The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists to expect minor delays on Route 56 (Quaker Valley Road) in East St. Clair Township, Bedford County, beginning Monday, August 4, 2025.
Crews will be replacing cross pipes and backfilling inlets, preparing roads for paving and milling and paving, and line painting in various locations from Monday, August 4 through Friday, August 15.
Grannas Bros. Stone & Asphalt Co. Inc., of Hollidaysburg is the contractor for the $7,290,201.17 project, which is tentatively scheduled to be completed in November.
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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