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5/3/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) updated drivers on the schedule for its South Atherton Street (Route 3014) project that stretches from Curtin Road to just north of Westerly Parkway in State College. Motorists traveling through the work zone can expect the following the week of May 6.
 
5/3/2024
King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that overhead bridge work is scheduled on U.S. 422 in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, and Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, under a Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission project to widen and improve its bridges between mileposts 324-326.
 
5/3/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that rolling stops are scheduled for next Wednesday night in both directions of Interstate 83 in the area or 29th Street near Harrisburg.
 
5/3/2024
Motorists in Cumberland County are advised there will be rolling stops next Monday on Interstate 81 near Carlisle so a contractor can perform blasting at a commercial development near the interstate.
 
5/3/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that there will be nighttime lane restrictions next week on Route 30 at the Route 30/Route 222 Interchange in Lancaster County.
 
5/3/2024
PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restrictions on various routes for raised pavement marker lens replacement work in Allegheny, Beaver, and Lawrence counties will begin Monday, May 6 weather permitting.
 
5/3/2024
Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that paving operations will occur on Sunday night, May 5, on Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia, under a $36.8 million project to resurface and repair nearly five miles of the interstate, the associated on-and-off ramps, and 23 bridges.
 
5/3/2024
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Washington County Maintenance Manager Susan Howard has announced the following tentative work plan for the week of May 6, 2024. All maintenance activities are conducted depending on weather and operations.
 
5/3/2024
The PennDOT Engineering District 4 Traffic Bulletin advertises current and upcoming travel restrictions scheduled on state-owned highways in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. The Traffic Bulletin is updated in real-time during normal business hours. Please note: The schedule is subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
 
5/3/2024
King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that northbound Plymouth Road will close this evening between Butler Pike and Rittenhouse Square in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, due to a sinkhole.
 
5/3/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a bridge spanning Little Fishing Creek along Hoy Road (T-467) in Walker Township, Centre County, will close for three days from Wednesday, May 8, through Friday, May 10, for core boring. This work is part of a larger project to replace the bridge during the 2025 construction season.
 
5/3/2024
King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that pipe replacement is scheduled on Appleton Road in Franklin Township, Chester County.
 
5/3/2024
State Route 53 between Portage and Lilly opened after repairs from stormwater damage
 
5/3/2024
King of Prussia PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge inspections are scheduled on the George C. Platt Memorial bridge and several other state highways in Philadelphia.
 
5/3/2024
​Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge deck repair will occur at night next week on southbound Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia under a $37.4 million project to perform high-priority repairs on 27 I-95 bridges in the City, to maintain the functionality, safety, and mobility of the structures along this critical corridor.
 
5/3/2024
Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that paving operations will occur at night next on eastbound Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) under a $36.8 million project to resurface and repair nearly five miles of the interstate, the associated on-and-off ramps, and 23 bridges in Philadelphia.
 
5/3/2024
King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that Southern Delaware County Authority will be performing utility construction on Route 452 (Market Street) in Upper Chichester and Lower Chichester townships.
 
5/3/2024
King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that PECO Energy will be performing utility construction on several state highways in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.
 
5/3/2024
King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that resurfacing operations are scheduled on several state highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties under multiple ongoing projects to repair and pave more than 200 miles of state highway across the Philadelphia region.
 
5/3/2024
Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that core borings will take place at night next week on southbound Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia.