Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a two-year roadway project continues on Interstate 180 eastbound and westbound in Montoursville Borough, and Loyalsock, Fairfield, and Muncy townships in Lycoming County.
9/14/23 UPDATE: I-180 WB Bridge Work
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 11:00 AM through Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 8:00 PM, the contractor will be applying an epoxy overlay on the Interstate 180 westbound structure spanning the Loyalsock Creek, Motorists can expect the left (passing) lane to be restricted. Motorists can expect delays in traffic during peak traffic times especially between the hours of 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Week of September 18
On Monday, September 18, 2023, through Friday, September 22, 2023, the contractor will be applying a bituminous prime coat on the shoulders throughout the entire length of the project. Additional work includes installing new glands in the bridge expansion dams on the structures spanning the Loyalsock Creek and Route 87. Motorist can expect work to take place in the shoulder areas.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone.
Glenn O. Hawbaker is the prime contractor for this $11.4 million highway resurfacing project. Work on this project includes mill and resurface of over 13 miles of roadway including entrance and exit ramps at Route 87 and the Fairfield Road interchanges, new lighting, guide rail upgrades, drainage, signage, and pavement markings. Additional work the removal and re-epoxy of 16 bridges throughout the project. These bridges span the Loyalsock Creek, Route 87, Fairfield Road, Route 220, Carpenter's Run, Brushy Ridge Road, Wolf Run, and Muncy Creek. Work on this project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2024, with a winter shutdown in 2023.
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Contact: Maggie Baker, 570-368-4202 or magbaker@pa.gov
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