A $3.2 million resurfacing project that will give drivers a smoother ride on more than 5 miles of Route 19 in Perry Township, Sheakleyville Borough, and Sandy Creek Township in Mercer County is scheduled to start next week.
The project includes 5.67 miles of Route 19 (Perry Highway) from Route 358 (Hadley Road) in Perry Township to County Line Road (Route 1024) at the Crawford County line in Sandy Creek Township.
Work includes milling, asphalt paving, rumble strips, line painting, roadway markers, minor bridge repairs, tree trimming, and drainage, guide rail, and sidewalk updates as needed.
Construction is expected to begin June 22, 2026, weather permitting, and is expected to be completed by November 2026.
No detours are expected in connection with the project. Drivers should be alert for traffic pattern shifts and lane restrictions with traffic controlled by flaggers.
The contractor is Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. of State College, PA. The contract cost is $3,218,218, which is to be paid with a combination of federal and state funds.
PennDOT urges drivers 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.
Travelers can check conditions on major roads 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 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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