Paving Project Set to Begin Next Week on Route 15 in Covington and Richmond Townships, Tioga County

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of that a five month paving project set to begin next week on Route 15 in both directions in Covington and Richmond townships, Tioga County.

On Monday, April 24, 2023, the contractor, HRI, Inc., will begin milling Route 15 between 1-mile south and 1-mile north of the Canoe Camp exit (mile marker 179 / Route 660 / Business Route 15), including the ramps. Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being performed.  Work will be performed during daylight hours.

HRI, Inc., is the primary contractor for this $3.2 million paving project. Work on this project includes milling of the existing surface, new pavement, guide rail upgrades, and line painting. Work on this project is expected to be completed in September of 2023, weather permitting.

Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for lane changes, expect delays in travel, 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: Maggie Baker, magbaker@pa.gov.