Archives: September 2016

PennDOT Weekly Roadwork Schedule- Week of September 30- October 7

Posted on Friday September 30, 2016

The following roadwork is scheduled for this week on Interstate 81. Short term Projects: I-81 SB-Lackawanna-191-194-Concrete Deck Repair-10/5/2016-10/6/2016-7 a.m. to 6 p.m. I-81-Northbound-Luzerne-Exit 165-pothole patching EXIT RAMP CLOSED-10/4/2016-10/4/2016-9 a.m. to 2 p.m. I-81-Northbound-Luzerne-Between 164 and 168-pothole patching single lane restriction-10/5/2016-10/6/2016-9 a.m. to 3 p.m. I-81 -Under a joint contract with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Beech Construction will begin to remove the SR 2103 (Wyoming Avenue) Bridge over Interstate 81 in Dupont.  The Turnpike has already removed the section of Wyoming Avenue that goes over the I-476, and under the same contract the contractor will now remove the portion that goes over I-81. Beginning on Sunday, October 2 motorists … Continue reading

PennDOT, Police Highlight New Child Passenger Safety Law, Urge Motorists to Participate in Seat Checks

Posted on Tuesday September 20, 2016

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police are encouraging motorists to properly restrain children and educate themselves on the updated child passenger safety law as the agencies mark National Child Passenger Safety Week on September 18 through September 24. Additionally, Saturday, September 24 has been designated as “National Seat Check Saturday.” “PennDOT urges parents and guardians to remain informed as child safety laws and seats evolve,” PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards said. “We encourage the public to take advantage of our seat checks and educational materials throughout the year to ensure that each child gets to their destination safely.” PennDOT funds resources such as training and educational materials for 171 fitting stations across Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania State Police check more … Continue reading

PennDOT Roadwork Schedule- Week of September 16-23

Posted on Monday September 19, 2016

The following roadwork is scheduled for this week on Interstate 81. Short term Projects: Exit 170 A (Bear Creek) to Exit 165 (Mountain Top) there will be a single lane closure south bound from Monday, Sept 19 to Thursday, Sept 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for pothole patching. I-81 starting Monday, September 19 to  Friday, September 23 from Exit 206 (Lenox) to 230 (Great Bend) there will guiderail repair taking place. Long Term Projects: Exit 194 (Clarks Summit) to Exit 202 (Fleetville – Tompinksville).  A private contractor for PennDOT continues work on a $9,982,000 project to replace bridge decks on Interstate 81 North and South between … Continue reading

PennDOT Roadwork Schedule- Week of September 9-16

Posted on Friday September 9, 2016

The following roadwork is scheduled for this week on Interstate 81. Short term Projects: Exit 182 (Davis Street) Please note there will be traffic issues at Davis Street, I-81 and Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, at the beginning and end of the games.  There will be a playoff game on Friday, Sept 9, 2016 starting at 7:05 p.m. I-81 – Luzerne- 175- paving work on SR 315 from the Pilot Truck Stop to 84 Lumber, Pittston, PA (Jenkins Twp.) 9/12/2016 – 9/17/2016- 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The paving work will affect I-81 at Exit 175. I-81 Median-Lackawanna-191-206-Mowing-9/10/2016-9/15/2016-7 a.m. to 3 p.m. I-81 SB-Lackawanna-197-201-Patching/Cracksealing-9/10/2016-9/15/2016-7 a.m. to 3 p.m. I-81 – … Continue reading

PennDOT Roadwork Schedule- Week of September 2-9

Posted on Friday September 2, 2016

The following roadwork is scheduled for this week on Interstate 81. Short term Projects: Exit 182 (Davis Street) Please note there will be traffic issues at Davis Street, I-81 and Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, at the beginning and end of the games. Home Games This Week: Friday Sept 2 and Saturday, Sept 3 games start at 7:05 p.m.   Sunday, Sept 4 game starts 1:05  p.m. and Monday’s game starts at 12:05 p.m. Exit 230 (Great Bend) to Exit 219 (Gibson): Pothole patching-Wednesday, 9/7/2016-Thurdsday, 9/8/2016-7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exit 191A (Dickson City) to Exit 206 (Glenwood/Lenoxville): Median-Lackawanna-191-206-Mowing-9/6/2016-9/9/2016-7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Long Term Projects: Exit 194 (Clarks Summit) … Continue reading