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.
Weekend of September 15 - Lane/Ramp Closures Due to Bridge Work
On Friday September 15, 2023, at 7:00 PM through Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM, the contractor will be applying epoxy overlays on the Interstate 180 westbound structures spanning, the Loyalsock Creek, Fairfield Road and Brushy Ridge Road. Motorists can expect lane restrictions where epoxy work is being performed. Motorists can expect the Interstate 180 westbound on-ramp from Route 2014 (Broad Street) to be closed during this time. A detour using Broad Street, East Third Street, to Interstate 180 westbound will be in place.
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.
Work will be performed beginning at 7:00 PM and ending at 2:00 PM the following day. 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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