Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised a soil remediation project is scheduled to take place next week on Interstate 80 westbound in Lewis Township, Union County.
On Tuesday, May 9, a contractor will be working on the highway near mile marker 196, three miles west of Exit 199 (Mile Run). Motorists can expect the right (driving) lane to be restricted during the project. Work will be performed between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, weather permitting, and is expected to be completed in just one day.
Minor delays are expected. Motorists should be alert, watch for lane changes, slow moving vehicles, 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. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts.
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Contact: Kim Smith, kiasmit@pa.gov or 570-368-4344
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