Archives: May 2017

PennDOT Roadwork Schedule- Week of May 19-26

Posted on Friday May 19, 2017

The following roadwork is scheduled for this week on Interstate 81. Special Events Baseball is back: 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 homes games on  Thursday May 18 the games starts at 10:35 a.m.  Friday May 19 games starts at 6:35.   Saturday, May 20 game starts at 4:05 p.m.   Sunday, May 21 games starts at 1:05. Susquehanna Music  Festival will take place on Friday, May 19 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 20 starting at 10 a.m. at the Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain. Short Term Projects I-81-N.B./S.B.-Lackawanna-Exit … Continue reading

PennDOT Launches Video to Assist Pennsylvanians in Navigating Roundabouts

Posted on Thursday May 18, 2017

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today launched a video to assist Pennsylvanians in navigating roundabouts. The video instructs viewers how to use both single and multi-lane roundabouts whether in a vehicle, on a bicycle or on foot. The video can be accessed by visiting the roundabout page on www.penndot.gov or by visiting the department’s YouTube channel. “Data shows that modern-day roundabouts reduce crash severity and injuries while improving traffic flow,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards. “This video illustrates how to navigate these intersections regardless of how you travel.” A modern roundabout is a type of circular intersection where traffic flows continuously in a … Continue reading

PennDOT Roadwork Schedule- Week of May 5-12

Posted on Friday May 5, 2017

The following roadwork is scheduled for this week on Interstate 81. Short Term Projects  I-81 Lackawanna County: Beginning on Monday, May 8, PennDOT crews will start work on Interstate 81 North at 5 AM and end at 3 PM.  They will work Monday through Thursday during the week of May 8-11 and May 15-18.  No work will take place on Fridays due to increased traffic demands.  All work will take place between Exit 178A (Wilkes Barre/Scranton International Airport – Avoca) and Exit 186 (Dunmore-Drinker Street).  Major delays are expected.  Motorists are strongly urged to avoid the area during this time and should consider using the I-476 Turnpike/toll between Clarks … Continue reading

PennDOT Roadwork Schedule- Week of April 28- May 5

Posted on Monday May 1, 2017

The following roadwork is scheduled for this week on Interstate 81. Baseball is back: 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 home games on Friday, May 5 starting at 6:35 p.m.;  Saturday May 6 starting at 4:05 p.m. and Sunday, May 7 at 1:05 p.m. Short-Term Projects:  Lackawanna County-  During the first three weeks in May, PennDOT will conduct extensive maintenance on Interstate 81 in Lackawanna County.  In order to improve travel for motorists during the busy summer travel season between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the department will … Continue reading