Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that work to trim and remove trees on various routes in Mifflin County started today. This work will enhance driver safety and extend the life of the roadway surface.
Work started on Route 22/322 in Derry Township along the eastbound and westbound embankments between the Lewistown and Red's Diner. PennDOT anticipates work along this stretch to take approximately a week to complete. Drivers may encounter short delays as roadway flaggers enforce an alternating traffic pattern during this operation. Drivers should remain alert for flaggers and slow-moving or stopped traffic.
Tree trimming and removal provide “daylighting" to the roadway, allowing sunlight to speed snow and ice melt during winter. It also enhances sight distance at some locations and lessens the potential for old and dead trees to fall onto the road.
The contractor will complete the work during daylight hours. All work is weather dependent. Patriot Tree Surgeons of Allentown, PA, is the contractor for this project.
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