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    I-99 Newry to 17th Street Exit Rehabilitation Project

    Minor Delays Expected on Interstate 99 at the Tyrone Interchange, Blair County, Beginning June 5

    Paul Miller Law banning device use while driving in effect June 5 

    June 04, 2025

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists to expect delays beginning Thursday, June 5, 2025, on Interstate 99 (I-99) at the Tyrone interchange in Blair County.

    Contractors will begin removing and replacing the median barrier on I-99 at the Tyrone interchange, and shoulder work and concrete and asphalt paving well also be completed. Barriers will be set and traffic will shift on I-99 northbound to maintain two lanes of traffic while one lane of I-99 southbound will be closed, reducing the southbound route to a single lane.

    New Enterprise Stone and Lime, Inc., New Enterprise, Pa., is the contractor for the 10.1-mile, $23,500,000 project on I-99 from the median cross-over near Newry to 17th Street exit in Blair County. The project also includes an asphalt overlay of the road and a latex overlay on the bridge decks. 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 and flaggers.  

    Additionally, PennDOT reminds motorists that the "Paul Miller's Law" is in effect June 5, 2025, for all Pennsylvanians. 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.  

    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.   

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