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    Lane Restrictions on Interstate 81 in Lackawanna County

    March 13, 2026

    Dunmore, PA – There will be lane restrictions on Interstate 81 and several of its on and exit ramps in Lackawanna County on Monday, March 16, 2026, through Friday, March 20, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM for tree trimming. Lane restrictions are as follows:

    • Interstate 81 southbound between Exit 185 (President Biden Expressway) and Exit 182B (Davis Street), Monday, March 16, 2026, through Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
    • Route 8024 ramp to Interstate 81 northbound between Exit 186 (Dunmore/Drinker Street) and Exit 188 (Dunmore/Throop), and Interstate 84 westbound to Route 347, Thursday, March 19, 2026, through Friday, March 20, 2026.
    • Interstate 81 southbound between Exit 190 (Dickson City/Main Avenue) and Exit 188 (Dunmore/Throop) on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
    • Route 8009 ramp to Interstate 81 southbound exit ramp between Exit 188 (Dunmore/Throop) and Exit 187 (Mount Pocono/Milford), Route 8009 ramp to Interstate 81 southbound on ramp from route 347 southbound, Route 8009 ramp to Interstate 81 southbound on ramp from Route 347 northbound; and Route 8009 ramp to Interstate 81 southbound/Interstate 84 eastbound on ramp from Route 347, on Thursday, March 19. 2026.

    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.

    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 X alerts.

    Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District4.

    Information about infrastructure in District 4, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D4Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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