Lane Restrictions Planned for Route 19 in Mercer County Next Week

Drivers should be alert for lane restrictions on Route 19 in Coolspring Township, Mercer County on January 28, 2026.

Representatives from the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Company will be inspecting the overhead railroad bridge located above Route 19 from approximately 8:00 AM to noon.

A single lane closure will be in place with traffic controlled by flaggers. Motorists are reminded to be prepared to stop when approaching the work area.

The structure is located on over Route 19 between Holmes Roads and Rodgers Hill Road.

PennDOT urges motorists to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers. Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

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