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Berks County: Upcoming PennDOT Road Work Schedule

by PennDOT

Jun 15, 2021

This work will be done in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well as a project-specific COVID-19 safety plan, which will include protocols for social distancing, use of face coverings, personal and job-site cleaning protocols, management of entries to the jobsite, and relevant training.

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  Bethel Township

Road name:  Meckville Road

Between:  PA 645 and Camp Swatara Road

Type of work:  Drainage

Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/14/21

Est completion date:  6/15/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  Marion, Jefferson & North Heidelberg Townships

Road name:  Christmas Village Road

Between:  PA 419/Rehrersburg Road and North Heidelberg Road

Type of work:  Drainage

Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/16/21

Est completion date:  6/17/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  Caernarvon Township

Road name:  I-176 Ramp to PA 23 (Morgantown Exit)

Between:  Interstate 176 and New Holland Pike

Type of work:  Highway Beautification

Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Lane restriction in both directions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/14/21

Est completion date:  6/15/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  City of Reading and West Reading Borough

Road name:  Business Route 422 \ Penn Avenue

Between:  Second Avenue and Second Street

Type of work:  Other

Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Be alert for lane restrictions on Penn Avenue east and west for bridge deck work.  Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/16/21

Est completion date:  6/17/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  Kutztown Borough, Maxatawny and Richmond Townships

Road name:  US 222 \ Kutztown Bypass

Between:  Schuler Road and Hilltop Road

Type of work:  Bridge Repair

Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces

Type of restriction:  Nighttime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions north and south for bridge cleaning. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/14/21

Est completion date:  6/17/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 PM To 05:00 AM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  Bethel, Upper Tulpehocken and Upper Bern Townships

Road name:  Interstate 78 East

Between:  Lebanon County Line and Exit 23

Type of work:  Litter Removal

Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/14/21

Est completion date:  6/15/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  Greenwich and Albany Townships

Road name:  PA 143 \ Hard Hill Road

Between:  Old Route 22 and Lehigh County Line

Type of work:  Drainage

Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/14/21

Est completion date:  6/17/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  North Heidelberg Township

Road name:  North Heidelberg Road

Between:  Charming Forge Road and Brownsville Road

Type of work:  Bridge Repair

Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/14/21

Est completion date:  6/17/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  Muhlenberg Township

Road name:  Mount Laurel Road

Between:  Hay Road and Frush Valley Road

Type of work:  Drainage

Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/14/21

Est completion date:  6/17/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  Greenwich Township

Road name:  Interstate 78 East

Between:  Exit 35 (PA 143) and Exit 40 (PA737)

Type of work:  Construction

Work being done by:  PennDOT Contractor

Type of restriction:  24 Hours

Restriction:  One lane will be closed from 7 PM Friday (June 18) through 6 AM Monday (June 21). Expect significant delays and please use caution driving through the work zone,

Start date:  6/18/21

Est completion date:  6/21/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 PM To 06:00 AM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  Douglass Township

Road name:  Pine Forge Road

Between:  Manatawny Drive and Colebrookdale Road

Type of work:  Bridge Repair

Work being done by:  PennDOT Contractor

Type of restriction:  24 Hours

Restriction:  Pine Forge Road will be closed and detoured for the rehabilitation of the bridge over Manatawny Creek. Work on this bridge includes milling and paving bridge approaches, rock protection, a bonded overlay on the bridge deck, and  stone masonry repairs. The posted detour will route traffic on Manatawny Drive and Colebrookdale Road. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the area. Road Con, Inc. of West Chester, PA is the general contractor on a $3,782,460 contract to make repairs to 14 bridges in Berks County.

Start date:  6/14/21

Est completion date:  9/12/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  12:00 AM To 12:00 AM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  Greenwich Township

Road name:  Interstate 78 West

Between:  Exit 40 (PA 737) and Exit 35 (PA 143)

Type of work:  Construction

Work being done by:  PennDOT Contractor

Type of restriction:  Nighttime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/14/21

Est completion date:  6/18/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 PM To 06:00 AM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  Greenwich Township

Road name:  Interstate 78 East

Between:  Exit 35 (PA 143) and Exit 40 (PA737)

Type of work:  Construction

Work being done by:  PennDOT Contractor

Type of restriction:  Nighttime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone,

Start date:  6/14/21

Est completion date:  6/18/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 PM To 06:00 AM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  Hamburg Borough, Windsor and Greenwich Townships

Road name:  Interstate 78

Between:  Exit 30 (Hamburg) and Exit 35 (PA 143)

Type of work:  Construction

Work being done by:  PennDOT Contractor

Type of restriction:  Nighttime

Restriction:  Be alert for lane restrictions on I-78 east and west. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/14/21

Est completion date:  6/19/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 PM To 06:00 AM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  City of Reading

Road name:  Cherry Street

Between:  6th Street and 7th  Street

Type of work:  Utility Work

Work being done by:  Local Utility

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions for Met-Ed work. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/14/21

Est completion date:  6/14/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  08:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  City of Reading

Road name:  South 6th Street

Between:  Franklin Street and Penn Street

Type of work:  Utility Work

Work being done by:  Local Utility

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions for Met-Ed work. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/14/21

Est completion date:  6/14/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  08:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  City of Reading

Road name:  Penn Street

Between:  North 7th Street and North 7th Street

Type of work:  Utility Work

Work being done by:  Local Utility

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions for Met-Ed work at the intersection of Penn & North 7th streets. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/14/21

Est completion date:  6/14/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  08:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  City of Reading

Road name:  Washington Street

Between:  Cedar Street and Mulberry Street

Type of work:  Utility Work

Work being done by:  Local Utility

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions for Met-Ed work. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/14/21

Est completion date:  6/14/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  08:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  City of Reading

Road name:  Chestnut Street

Between:  Orange Street and Orange Street

Type of work:  Utility Work

Work being done by:  Local Utility

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions at the intersection of Chestnut and Orange streets  for Met-Ed work. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/14/21

Est completion date:  6/14/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  08:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  City of Reading

Road name:  Chestnut Street

Between:  South 3rd Street and South 3rd Street

Type of work:  Utility Work

Work being done by:  Local Utility

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions at the intersection of Chestnut and South 3rd streets for Met-Ed work. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/15/21

Est completion date:  6/15/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  09:30 AM To 02:30 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  City of Reading

Road name:  Penn Street

Between:  North 7th Street and North 8th Street

Type of work:  Utility Work

Work being done by:  Local Utility

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions for Met-Ed work. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/16/21

Est completion date:  6/17/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  08:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  City of Reading

Road name:  Washington Street

Between:  North 8th Street and North 9th Street

Type of work:  Utility Work

Work being done by:  Local Utility

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions for Met-Ed work. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/18/21

Est completion date:  6/18/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  08:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

 

County:  Berks

Municipality:  City of Reading

Road name:  North 8th Street

Between:  Washington Street and Walnut Street

Type of work:  Utility Work

Work being done by:  Local Utility

Type of restriction:  Daytime

Restriction:  Lane restrictions for Met-Ed work. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.

Start date:  6/18/21

Est completion date:  6/18/21

Restrictions in effect (time of day):  08:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Will rain cause delays?  Yes

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