The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that Cottle's Asphalt Maintenance, Inc., of Everett, will repair a section of Route 56 eastbound near Point Stadium Friday, June 2, 2023, in Johnstown, Cambria County.

Tomorrow, the contractor will begin work at approximately, 8:30 AM on the single-lane section of Route 56 eastbound, between Route 3044 (Washington Street) and Johns Street making High Friction Surface Treatment (HFST) repairs. Eastbound traffic will be re-routed with the guidance of on-site flaggers to make a left turn at the intersection with Route 3044 (Washington Street) to then make a right turn onto Johns Street at the traffic signal. Motorists will follow Johns Street and turn left to re-join eastbound traffic on Route 56. Westbound traffic on Route 56 will NOT be affected.

This weather-dependent work will only last for one day and be completed on Friday, June 2.

These HFST repairs are part of an overall $4.9 million preventative maintenance project on Point Stadium Bridge and Route 56.

Delays should be expected as a result of additional signalized intersection stops along the flagger-controlled route. Drivers should allow extra time to reach their destinations, travelling slowly and using caution. They also are being warned to avoid distractions and to pay close attention to personnel and equipment within the work zone.

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Contact: Monica R. Owens, moowens@pa.gov, 814-696-7105

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