The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists to expect minor delays from lane restrictions on U.S. 219 (Flight 93 Memorial Highway) in Somerset County, beginning Tuesday, September 2.
From Tuesday, Sept. 2 through Friday, Sept. 12, U.S. 219 (Flight 93 Memorial Highway) north of Somerset will see single-lane restrictions – with both the northbound and southbound passing lanes closed – as project contractor, New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., New Enterprise, Pa., performs concrete patching and paving between the Route 30 Stoystown Jennerstown Exit and the Route 601 Exit.
The work is part of a 3-year, $25 million project that includes paving, concrete patching, pipe cleaning and lining, and clearing and grubbing (the removal and disposal of vegetation, trash, and both natural and man-made objects from a construction site), the renovation of multiple bridge-structures, and drainage, guide rail and signage upgrades along five (5) miles of U.S. 219 in Somerset County. The project’s anticipated completion date is November of 2026. The project is weather dependent.
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.
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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