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    Automated Truck Warning System Work Begins Next Week on Route 15 Southbound in Lycoming County

    Motorists are advised an automated truck warning system installation is set to begin next week on Route 15 southbound in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.

    July 03, 2025

    Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised an automated truck warning system installation is set to begin next week on Route 15 southbound in the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. This project is part of a dynamic curve warning system to help reduce truck rollovers in the area commonly referred to as the spur in Williamsport.

    On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the contractor, Bruce-Merrilees Electric Company, will begin the project approximately 0.4 miles south of the West Fourth Street interchange.

    Work for this project includes:

    Ramp Connecting Route 15 Southbound to I-180 Eastbound (spur)

    • Work on this ramp includes installation of conduit, overhead signs, and a curve warning system. 

    Route 15 Southbound 

    • Work on Route 15 Southbound includes installation of conduit, overhead signs, and vehicle detectors. 

    Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions during the nighttime hours of 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Sunday evening through Friday morning, each week.

    Bruce-Merrilees Electric Company, is the prime contractor for this $880,000 warning system, which includes work on Route 15 in Lycoming County. Work on the project includes installation of overhead signs, electrical conduit, vehicle detectors, and flashing beacons. Locations included in this truck warning system project are Route 15 southbound in the City of Williamsport and Route 220 Southbound exit ramp in the city of Williamsport.  Work on this project is anticipated to be completed by fall 2025, weather permitting.

    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 is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

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