Montoursville, PA –Motorists who travel on Interstate 180 westbound should be on alert for delays due to epoxy being applied to the structure over the Loyalsock Creek in Montoursville Borough and Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County.
Motorists can expect the left (passing) lane to be restricted near mile marker 23, just past Exit 21 (Loyalsock Avenue / Route 87). As of 3:30 PM, traffic was backed up approximately 1 mile from the construction area.
Delays are expected, especially during the peak traffic hours of 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
This is part of a two-year roadway resurfacing project of Interstate 180 between Warrensville Road in Loyalsock Township and immediately west of the Lycoming Mall Road interchange in Muncy Township.
Glenn O. Hawbaker is the primary 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.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone.
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