Brush and Tree Removal Will Require Lane Closure on Interstate 81 in Lackawanna County

Dunmore, PA – There will be a driving lane closure on Interstate 81 northbound in Lackawanna County between Dunmore/Throop (Exit 188) and Dickson City/Scranton Expressway (Exit 191) beginning Monday, October 5, 2026, through Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for brush and tree removal along the roadway.

When encountering a work zone, please drive the posted speed limit, turn on your headlights, pay close attention to signs and flaggers, and avoid all distractions. In high-traffic locations, motorists are encouraged to use both lanes of travel to the merge point and take turns merging into the open lane.

Drivers 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 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts. 

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