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.
On Sunday September 10, 2023, through Friday, September 15, 2023, the contractor will be installing shoulder rumble strips, placing shoulder backup, and applying prime coat in both the eastbound and westbound lanes throughout the entire project. Motorists can expect lane and shoulder closures on Interstate 180, as well as the on and off ramps at Route 87 and Fairfield Road.
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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