Safety Improvement Project Resumes on Interstate 180 and Route 147 in Northumberland County

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a safety improvement project is set to resume on Interstate 180 and Route 147 in Delaware and Turbot townships, Northumberland County.

Starting on Monday, October 13, 2025, the contractor, Kriger Construction, Inc., will begin construction of new cable guiderail in the median on Route 147 near Montandon in West Chillisquaque Township and will continue along Interstate 180 to the Lycoming County Line. Work will be performed in the median and lane restrictions could occur in either direction. Motorists can expect the left (passing) lane to be restricted where work is being performed. Work will be performed Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with occasional weekend work, weather permitting.

Kriger Construction, Inc. is the prime contractor for this $2.4 million safety improvement project. Work includes installing 16 miles of high-tension median cable barrier in several locations along Interstate 180 and Route 147 in Northumberland County. Work on this project is anticipated to be completed in November 2025.

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