The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists of short-term lane closures on Interstate 99 (I-99) northbound between the Frankstown Road Exit and 17th Street Exit in Blair County, beginning Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
The contractor will be reducing traffic on I-99 northbound to a single lane for concrete patching beginning on Tuesday, July 22, and Wednesday, July 23.
New Enterprise Stone and Lime, Inc., New Enterprise, Pa., is the contractor for the $23,500,000 project, which includes improvements along 10-miles of I-99 from the median cross-over near Newry to 17th Street exit in Blair County. The work is scheduled to be completed in September of 2025.
As always, PennDOT stresses extra caution in all work zones. Motorists should drive slowly, eliminate all distractions, and stay alert for direction from advanced signage.
Additionally, PennDOT reminds motorists that as of June 5, 2025, the "Paul Miller's Law" is in effect. This law prohibits the use of hand-held devices while driving, even while stopped temporarily due to traffic, a red light, or other momentary delay. Violation of this law is punishable by way of summary citations issued by any Pennsylvania Law Enforcement officer. We strongly urge motorists to make safe choices, put phones out of reach and don’t text and drive.
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