The following work is scheduled for this week on Interstate 81.
Short Term Projects:
I-81-North-Luzerne-Exit 141 (Hazleton South Beltway) to Exit 143 (Hazleton)-Bridge Inspection-Tuesday, August 25, 2015-Tuesday, August 25, 2015-7 am to 2:30 pm
I-81-South-Luzerne-Exit 143 (Hazleton) to Exit 141 (Hazleton South Beltway)-Bridge Inspection-Wednesday, August 26, 2015-Wednesday, August 26, 2015-7 am to 2:30 pm
I-81-South-Luzerne-Exit 145 (West Hazleton) to Exit 143 (Hazleton)-Bridge Inspection-Tuesday, August 25, 2015-Tuesday, August 25, 2015-7 am to 2:30 pm
I-81-North-Luzerne-Exit 143 (Hazleton) to Exit 145 (West Hazleton)-Bridge Inspection-Wednesday, August 26, 2015-Wednesday, August 26, 2015-7 am to 2:30 pm
I-81-North-Luzerne-Exit 159 (Nuangola) to Exit 168 (Highland Park Boulevard Wilkes-Barre)-Pothole Patching-Monday, August 24, 2015-Thursday, August 27, 2015-9 am to 2 pm
I-81-Median-Lackawanna-Exit 191 (Dickson City/Scranton Expressway) to Exit 206 (Glenwood/Lenoxville)-Mowing-Monday, August 24, 2015-Friday, August 28, 2015-7 am to 3 pm
I-81-North and South-Lackawanna-Exit 191 (Dickson City/Scranton Expressway) to Exit 206 (Glenwood/Lenoxville)-Shoulder Stabilization/Washouts-Monday, August 24, 2015-Thursday, August 27, 2015-7 am to 3 pm
I-81-North and South-Lackawanna-Exit 191(Dickson City/Scranton Expressway) to Exit 194 (Clarks Summit)-There will be short traffic stoppages for replacement of overhead power lines-Monday, August 24, 2015-Thursday, August 27, 2015-9 am to 3 pm
I-81-North-Susquehanna- Exit 230 (Great Bend/Susquehanna/Hallstead) to New York State line- Ditch Cleaning-Monday, August 24, 2015-Thursday, August 27, 2015-7 am to 3 pm
Long-Term Projects:
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 315 (Airport Road), and Plane Street, replacement of the pedestrian bridge just north of the Avoca Exit, construction of new exit and entrance ramps, three new roundabouts, construction of two new bridges, and construction of a new roadway. There are now two new ramps and a new roundabout opened at Exit 178. Anticipated completion – Spring 2016.
I-81 – Luzerne County – between Exit 175 (Pittston) to Exit 170 (Wilkes-Barre) there are lane shifts due to reconstruction work on several bridges in both northbound and southbound directions.
Special Events:
The SWB Rail Riders will have home games on the following dates and times. There may be traffic delays at the beginning and end of each game near I-81 Exit 182 (Davis Street/Montage Mountain Road):
Friday, August 21 at 7:05 pm
Saturday, August 22 at 7:05 pm
Sunday, August 23 at 1:05 pm
Thursday, August 27 at 7:05 pm
Friday, August 28 at 7:05 pm