Here's where construction will be this week
The following is a round-up of current PennDOT road work and construction projects in northcentral Pa.:
Lycoming County
A roadway and bridge replacement project continues on Main Street (Route 44) and Main Street/River Road (Route 3003) in both directions in Jersey Shore Borough and Porter, Piatt, and Nippenose townships.
The week of Monday, Sept. 23, the contractor will begin paving Main Street (Route 44), continue backfilling at the structure replacement over Lawshe Run and epoxy overlay the Main Street overpass. Work will take place during daylight hours.
Long-Term Closure Route 44 (North Main Street) is closed in both directions at the Jersey Shore Borough / Piatt Township line, while the contractor replaces the bridge that carries North Main Street over Lawshe Run. A detour using Route 220, Route 3027 (Thomas Street), and Allegheny Street, will be in place for the duration of the bridge replacement. The detour is anticipated to be in place until Friday, September 20, weather permitting. HRI is the prime contractor for this $4,.9 million roadway resurfacing project. Work on this project includes mill and resurface of approximately 1.0 mile of roadway on Routes 44 and 3003 including a portion of the on and off ramps of Route 220 at Main Street, guide rail upgrades, drainage upgrades, sewer line relocation, ADA curb ramps, and pavement markings. Additional work on this project includes bridge replacement, bridge deck repairs, neoprene strip seal glad replacement and epoxy overlay. These bridges span over Lawshe Run, Route 220, and the Susquehanna River. Work on this project is expected to be completed in late October.Resurfacing on Route 220
A roadway resurfacing project continues on Route 220 southbound in Porter, Piatt, and Pine Creek townships.
The week of Monday, Sept. 23, the contractor will continue construction activities and general site cleanup between the Route 287 interchange in Piatt Township and the Route 44 interchange in Porter Township.
Traffic Impacts
HRI is the prime contractor for this $3.19 million resurfacing project. Work includes milling and resurfacing of over four miles of Route 220 southbound between the Route 287 in Piatt Township and Pine Creek in Pine Creek Township, Clinton County, including resurfacing the ramps at the Route 220/Route 44 interchange (Main Street) and Thomas Street interchange (Route 3027) in Jersey Shore Borough. Additional work includes drainage upgrades, sawing and sealing of asphalt, bridge preservation on several structures, guiderail and concrete barrier upgrades, line painting, and traffic delineators. Work on this project is expected to be completed in September.
Resurfacing on Route 15
A roadway resurfacing project continues on Route 15 northbound in Cogan House Township.
This week, the contractor will continue resurfacing the northbound lanes of Route 15 between Route 184 in Cogan House Township and south of Route 284 in Jackson Township. Drivers should expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours.
HRI is the prime contractor for this $800,000 resurfacing project of Route 15 northbound. Work on this project includes milling of the roadway, resurfacing, and guide rail upgrades. Work on this project is anticipated to be completed in the fall, weather permitting.
Clinton County
Starting Monday, Sept. 23, the off-ramps at Exit 192 (Jersey Shore) of Interstate 80 in Clinton County will be temporarily closed for a resurfacing project.
The Exit 192 westbound exit ramp will be closed as a contractor completes concrete patching, paving, drainage improvements, and line painting. Traffic control patterns will route drivers off of the interstate at exit 185 during the closures, in leu of access to the Exit 192 off ramps. This closure is expected to last seven days.
Once the ramp is reopened, work to finish the project will continue on the shoulders of the interstate. The closure and detours will then transfer to the eastbound exit where the same work will be completed.
Glenn O. Hawbaker is the contractor on this $750,000 project. PennDOT anticipates completion in November.
Other Clinton County projects:
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
Pipe Replacing & Cleaning
Route 150 between the Cameron-Clinton County line in East Keating Township and Bitumen. Monday, Sept. 23, through Wednesday, Sept. 25. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours. Route 1001 (Farrandsville Road) between the Veterans Bridge spanning the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in Lock Haven and the end of the paved road in Colebrook Township. Monday, Sept. 23, through Wednesday, Sept. 25. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours. Route 2022 (Sugar Run Road/Laurel Run Road) between the intersections of Patty Lane in Beech Creek Township and Route 120 in Flemington Borough. Wednesday, Sept. 25, through Friday, Sept. 27. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours. Route 2012 between the Route 220 interchange at Flemington and the intersection of Ram Road in Wayne Township. Wednesday, Sept. 25, through Friday, Sept. 27. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.Centre County
A contractor will install traffic signals at a Route 26 intersection in Howard Township beginning Monday, Sept. 23. This will improve safety for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians traveling through the intersection.
Monday morning, the contractor will start installation of flashing beacons at the intersection of Route 26, Route 150, and Route 1001 (Howard Divide Road). Traffic on routes 26 and 1001 will encounter red flashing signals intended to remind them they will approach a stop sign at the intersection. Those traveling on Route 150 will encounter flashing yellow signals to alert them that they are approaching an intersection, as well as radar-controlled speed display boards to remind them of their speed.
Most of this work will be completed off the roadway with little traffic disruption. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control as needed during daylight hours.
The project encompasses the installation of a traffic signal system, including traffic signal supports, signal heads, and pavement markings.
M and B Services of Clarion is the contractor on this $290,000 project. PennDOT anticipates completion in March of 2025.
Jacksonville Road
Starting Wednesday, Sept. 25, a portion of Township Road 758 (Jacksonville Road) will close as part of a high-speed interchange project between Interstates 80 and 99. The closure will be between Lyonstown Road and the I-99 interchange and will be long-term. The closure and detour will allow the contractor to conduct large earth-moving operations for a project to enhance traffic safety by providing a direct connection between the two highways, relieving traffic congestion, and realigning service for local traffic.
While this closure is in place, Jacksonville Road will not be accessible from I-99 at the turn near mile marker 85. Instead, traffic will use exit 83/Zion-Bellefonte and follow Route 550 (East Bishop Street) to the intersection of North Wilson Street and North Wilson Street to Jacksonville Road. This detour will allow homeowners along Jacksonville Road to access their properties and patrons to access the following establishments:
PennDOT expects this portion of Jacksonville Road will remain closed until the project is complete in the 2030 construction season.
PennDOT also reminds drivers who park near the interchange at I-99 that they will no longer be permitted to do so. It placed a changeable message board nearby to alert drivers of the closure.
Overall work on this project includes building the interchange, ten bridges, four retaining walls, five box culverts, seven sign structures, and three changeable message boards. It also includes constructing new and rebuilding existing roadways and ramps, drainage improvements, installing Intelligent Transportation Devices, guide rail and highway lighting, pavement marking, stream improvements, and miscellaneous construction. Work will continue through the next six construction seasons, ending in 2030.
Trumbull Corporation of Pittsburgh is the contractor on this $259 million project. Approximately $170 million of the funding comes from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) .
Northumberland County
A portion of Comley Road will be closed this week in Lewis Township for a pipe replacement project.
On Wednesday, Sept. 25 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Comley Road will be closed between Wertman School and County Line roads, while a PennDOT maintenance crew replaces a deteriorating pipe.
A detour using Hockley Hill Road (Route 1011), Showers Road (Route 1010), Gearhart Hollow Road (Route 1010) / Gearhart Hollow Road (Route 4008) in Montour County, and Comley Road (Route 4001) in Montour County, will be in place.
School buses will be permitted through the work zone prior to the project starting.
Housels Run Road
Starting Monday, Sept. 23, a portion of Housels Run Road (Route 1031) will be closed in West Chillisquaque Township due to a maintenance project.
On Monday, September 23, Housels Run Road will be closed between Route 45 and Center Street, while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew replaces deteriorating pipes. A detour using Route 45, Route 405, and Housels Run will be in place while work is being performed. Work will be performed between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., weather pending.
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, Housels Run Road will be closed between just north of Muffley Nursery Road and Sodom Road, while a PennDOT maintenance crew replaces deteriorating pipes. A detour using Route 45, Route 405, and Housels Run Road will be in place while work is being performed. Work will be performed between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. weather pending.
School buses will be permitted through the work zone prior to the project starting.
Driver should slow down, stay alert, and drive with caution through the work zones. All work is weather dependent.
