Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a shoulder restriction will begin today on Interstate 80 westbound in Hemlock Township, Columbia County, for an embankment stabilization project.
On Friday, May 19, 2023, approximately 1,000-feet of shoulder will be restricted near mile marker 235, which is approximately 1.5 miles west of Exit 236 (Bloomsburg / Lightstreet / Route 487), while the contractor prepares for an embankment stabilization project. Motorists can expect the right (driving) lane shoulder to be restricted.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, and drive with caution through the work zone.
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.
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Contact: Maggie Baker, 570-368-4202 or magbaker@pa.gov.
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