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, … Continue reading
Archives: August 2015
New School Year Brings Students, School Buses Back To Roads
Posted on Friday August 14, 2015As the new school year gets underway, motorists need to be vigilant in order to avoid potentially tragic crashes and strong penalties as school buses return to the roads to pick up students waiting for a ride. “Our lives are filled with distractions, but we simply must put them aside and focus on the road ahead when we get behind the wheel,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards. “Even a momentary distraction – especially around school buses and in school zones — can lead to tragedy.” Motorists approaching a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended are required to stop in all directions at … Continue reading
PennDOT Roadwork Schedule- Week of August 14-21
Posted on Friday August 14, 2015The following work is scheduled for this week on Interstate 81. Short Term Projects I-81-South-Lackawanna-Exit 194 (Clarks Summit) to Exit 191 B (Scranton Expressway)-Guiderail repair-Wednesday, August 19, 2015-Wednesday, August 19, 2015-9 am to 1 pm. I-81-North-Susquehanna-Exit 223 (New Milford) to Exit 230 (Great Bend)-Spray Patching and Ditching-Monday, August 17, 2015-Thursday, August 20, 2015-7 am to 3 pm. SR 315- Pittston Twp. under I-81 near WILK and KRZ Radio (Entercom) will be closed starting on Friday, August 14, 2015 at 6 p.m. and will reopen on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 7 a.m. Crews will be working on the bridge and beam removal. A full detour will be in place. … Continue reading