Archives: September 2014

PennDOT Roadwork Schedule- Week of September 26-October 3

Posted on Friday September 19, 2014

The following work is scheduled for this week on Interstate 81. Short Term Projects: Starting Friday, September 26, there will be a single lane on I-81 north and south starting at exit 190 (Dickson City) to Exit 191 (Business Route 6) for final paving. The work will begin at 6 p.m. and go to 6 a.m. Saturday.   The work will resume on Sunday, September 28 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, September 29. I-81 south bound will be down to a single lane on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway) to 180 (Moosic) for pavement repair.  The … Continue reading

PennDOT, State Police Participate in National Child Passenger Safety Week

Posted on Friday September 12, 2014

State Police and PennDOT are encouraging motorists to participate in free child passenger safety seat checkups throughout Pennsylvania as the agencies mark National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 14 – 20. Additionally, Saturday, Sept. 20, has been designated as “National Seat Check Saturday.” “I urge all parents and caregivers to not only get their seats checked, but also to explore all educational materials available to them,” PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch said. “PennDOT, police departments and safety partners across the state are available year-round to ensure children are legally and correctly restrained.” PennDOT funds resources such as training and educational materials for 145 fitting stations across Pennsylvania, at … Continue reading

PennDOT Roadwork Schedule- Week of September 12-19

Posted on Friday September 12, 2014

The following work is scheduled for this week on Interstate 81. Short Term Projects: I-81-NB-Luzerne-165 Mt Top/168W.B.-Bridge Deck Repair-Mon Night-Tues Night-6 p.m. to 4 a.m. I-81-SB-Luzerne-165 Mt Top/168W.B.-Bridge Deck Repair-Wed Night-Thurs Night-6 p.m. to 4 a.m. Long Term Projects: I-81 – Luzerne County – Exit 178A (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport) and Exit 178B (Avoca) have now been combined into one exit, Exit 178 (Wilkes-Barre Scranton Airport/Avoca). I-81 – Lackawanna County – between Exit 180 (Moosic) to Exit 175 (Dupont/Pittston) there will be lane shifts due to reconstruction work to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Airport Exit including widening of bridges on Interstate 81, rehabilitation of existing bridges over Lidy Road, State Route … Continue reading

PennDOT Roadwork Schedule- Week of September 5-12

Posted on Friday September 5, 2014

The following work is scheduled for this week on Interstate 81. Short Term Projects: I-81 Luzerne County Between Exit 165B (Wilkes-Barre Northbound) to 170 A (Bear Creek) for hole patching on Sept 10-Sept 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. I-81 Luzerne County Between Exit 168 southbound (Highland Park Blvd Wilkes-Barre) to 165 (Mountain Top/Ashley) for hole patching on Sept 8 –Sept 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. I-81-SB-Luzerne-Wilkes-Barre Twp-Patching-9/8/2014-9/9/2014-8 a.m.-2 p.m. I-81-NB-Luzerne-Wilkes-Barre Twp-Patching-9/10/2014-9/11/2014-8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Long Term Projects: I-81 – Luzerne County – Exit 178A (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport) and Exit 178B (Avoca) have now been combined into one exit, Exit 178 (Wilkes-Barre Scranton Airport/Avoca). I-81 … Continue reading