Friday, September 1, 2017

Information on Traffic Changes for Route 183 Bridge Project Over Interstate 78


Information from PennDot regarding Traffic Changes Resulting from the Bridge Replacement of Route 183 Over Interstate 78 in Berks County.

County: Berks Municipality: Upper Tulpehocken Township
ROAD NAME: PA 183
BETWEEN: PA 419 AND Old Route 22
Type of Work: Construction
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: 24hours
RESTRICTION: PA 183 will be closed and detoured for the replacement of the PA 183 Bridge over I-78. Traffic will be detoured on PA 419 and Old Route 22. Expect delays and use caution driving through the area.
START DATE: 09/05/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/14/2017
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

ROAD NAME: Interstate 78 at Exit 19 (PA 183) 
Type of Work: Construction
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Nighttime
RESTRICTION: All I-78 east and west traffic will be detoured off and back on at this interchange to allow for the demolition of the PA 183 Bridge over I-78. Expect significant delays and please use caution driving through the area. Motorists may wish to use alternate routes.
START DATE: 09/05/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/07/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 10:00 PM To 6:00 AM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Change/Update:
On Wednesday night (09/06/17) only, I-78 east and west traffic will be detoured off and back on at this interchange beginning at 8 PM until Thursday morning (09/07/17) at 6 AM. 

ROAD NAME: Interstate 78 at Exit 19 (PA 183)
Type of Work: Construction
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: 24hours
RESTRICTION: The I-78 west on and off ramps to/from PA 183 will be closed for construction of the new PA 183 Bridge over I-78. Traffic will utilize Exit 17 (PA 419). 
START DATE: 09/07/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/21/2017
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

ROAD NAME: Interstate 78
BETWEEN: Exit 17 (PA 419) AND Exit 23 (Shartlesville)
Type of Work: Construction
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Nighttime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions on I-78 east and west for work associated with the replacement of the PA 183 Bridge over I-78. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 09/07/2017 Est. Completion Date: 09/09/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 10:00 PM To 6:00 AM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

ROAD NAME: Interstate 78 at Exit 19 (PA 183)
Type of Work: Construction
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: 24hours
RESTRICTION: The I-78 east on and off ramps to/from PA 183 will be closed for construction of the new PA 183 Bridge over I-78. Traffic will utilize Exit 17 (PA 419). 
START DATE: 09/20/2017 Est. Completion Date: 10/14/2017
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES