The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists to expect delays during evening and overnight hours next week as part of the intersection improvement project on Route 36 (Woodbury Pike) and Route 164 (Cove Mountain Road) in Roaring Spring Borough and Taylor Township in Blair County.
On Wednesday, October 15 and Thursday, October 16, contractors will be working during evening and overnight hours (6:00 PM to 6:00 AM). The work will include placing permanent traffic control signals and pouring the concrete island at the intersection of Route 36 and Route 164.
Cottle’s Asphalt Maintenance, Everett, Pa., is the contractor for the $2,064, 975.25 intersection improvement project, which consists of shoulder widening and the addition of turning lanes, as well as utility relocation and drainage upgrades, and sidewalk replacement. The project is slated for completion in 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.