Hollidaysburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists of several ramp closures for roadway improvements along Route 56 (Johnstown Expressway) to take place over the next several weeks starting today, July 8, 2025, in Richland Township and the City of Johnstown in Cambria County.
The project begins in Richland Township at the intersection of Route 56 and U.S. 219, covering 4.7 miles of Route 56 and ends near the Route 3016 (Bedford Street) exit in the City of Johnstown.
The construction schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, July 8:
Ramp C from Route 3016 (Bedford Street) to Route 56 (Johnstown Expressway) eastbound.
· Traffic will follow a detour using Jacoby Street, Widman Street, Route 56, Solomon Street, and Bedford Street. This detour is expected to be lifted Thursday, July 31.
Friday, July 18
Ramp V from Route 56 (Johnstown Expressway) to Widman Street.
· Traffic will follow a detour using Bedford Street, Route 56 west, Bedford Street off-ramp, Adams Street and Main Street. This detour is expected to be lifted Tuesday, July 22.
Ramp W from Widman Street to Route 56 (Johnstown Expressway).
· Traffic will follow a detour using Ramp T to Route 56 eastbound, Route 56, Walters Avenue Ramp S to Route 56 westbound, Solomon Run Road, Walters Avenue Ramp Q. This detour is expected to be lifted Tuesday, July 22.
The work taking place includes milling, resurfacing, guide rail & drainage upgrades, signing and
pavement markings, and concrete barrier adjustments.
Quaker Sales Corporation of Johnstown, PA is the contractor for this $14.7 million project that is expected to be completed in mid-November 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 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.
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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CONTACTS: Jay Knarr, jaknarr@pa.gov, 814-696-7101 or Monica R. Owens, moowens@pa.gov, 814-696-7105
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