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    Widman Street Ramp Closure for Eastbound Route 56 (Johnstown Expressway) Traffic in Richland Township, Cambria County Through October 13

    October 07, 2025

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists of the closure of the off ramp to Widman Street for eastbound traffic on Route 56 (Johnstown Expressway) in Richland Township and the City of Johnstown in Cambria County from Wednesday, October 8 to Monday, October 13, 2025.

    A detour will be in place for eastbound traffic at Ramp U (Widman Street) using Route 56 (Johnstown Expressway) eastbound to the off ramp to Walters Avenue to westbound Route 56 (Johnstown Expressway) to the Widman Street exit.

    The work taking place includes milling, resurfacing, guide rail & drainage upgrades, signing and pavement markings, and concrete barrier adjustments.

    The overall 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. 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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