Thursday, June 20, 2024

PennDOT Announces Schuylkill County Road Work and Inspections Scheduled for Next Week



PennDOT has announced a series of road work and inspections set to take place across various municipalities in Schuylkill County, beginning in mid-June and concluding in late July. 

These projects will involve several inspections focused on bridge safety and roadway conditions, with motorists advised to expect temporary lane closures and restrictions, especially during daytime hours.

Tamaqua

In Tamaqua Borough, on PA 309 between US 209 and Tuscarora Park Road, lane shifting will occur for bridge inspections on July 22, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Kline Township

In Kline Township, Interstate 81 North will have a northbound lane restriction for a bridge inspection between Exit 134 (Delano) and the Luzerne County Line on July 18, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, also subject to rain delays. Additionally, the Interstate 81 Ramp at Exit 138 (PA 309) will undergo northbound shoulder work for bridge inspection on July 19, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Mahanoy Township

In Mahanoy Township, PA 54 between Gilberton Road and PA 339 will have an eastbound lane restriction for bridge inspection on July 17, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Frailey Township

Frailey Township will see several inspections: Interstate 81 South between Exit 107 (US 209) and Exit 112 (PA 25) will have a southbound lane restriction on July 16, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with possible rain delays. Additionally, Fountain Mountain between PA 25 and PA 125 will have a lane closure for maintenance on June 24, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Hegins Township

In Hegins Township, Deep Creek Road between PA 901 and PA 125 will undergo pothole patching with a lane restriction and flagging from June 24-28, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Union Township

In Union Township, PA 924 between Frackville Borough and Sheppton will have brush cutting with no restrictions from June 24-28, 2024, from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.