Blair County Construction Work Zone Update for June 8 to June 19
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 9 is informing drivers in Blair County of the following construction zone updates and travel advisories.
As always, PennDOT stresses extra caution in all work zones. Drivers should drive slowly, eliminate all distractions, and stay alert for direction from advanced signage and flaggers.
Lengthy Delays Continue on Route 866 (High Street and Piney Creek Road) in Williamsburg Borough and Woodbury Township for Pavement Resurfacing Project
Lane restrictions and lengthy delays will continue on Route 866 (High Street and Piney Creek Road) in Williamsburg Borough and Woodbury Township, Blair County, through Friday, June 19, 2026.
Drivers can expect lane restrictions and lengthy delays (up to 15 minutes) on Route 866 (High Street and Piney Creek Road) during daylight hours as crews continue drainage pipe construction and impact basin installation along the route.
New Enterprise Stone & Lime, New Enterprise, Pa., is the lead contractor for the 1.5-mile, $2,637,000.00 project which includes on tree trimming, drainage improvements, asphalt resurfacing and pedestrian upgrades on Route 866 from one-half mile west of T-394 (Ridge Road) to 1st Street/Canal Street in Williamsburg. The project is expected to be completed in November 2026.
Minor Delays Continue on Route 453 in Tyrone and Snyder Township, Blair County, through June 19
Work continues on resurfacing project with detour through August 2026
The pavement resurfacing and stabilization project on Route 453 in Tyrone Borough and Snyder Township, Blair County, continues through Friday, June 19, 2026, with short delays and an ongoing detour for the northern portion of the route.
Drivers can expect short delays of three (3) to five (5) minutes under daylight flagging operations on Route 453 in Tyrone Borough.
New Enterprise Stone & Lime, New Enterprise, Pa., is the lead contractor for the $8,405,252.50 project which includes resurfacing on Route 453 (East 11th Street/Pennsylvania Avenue/East 14th Street/Lincoln Avenue/West 15th Street) from Interstate 99 (I-99) to T-514 (Beastons Road) and on Route 4027 (Pennsylvania Avenue) from Route 453 to Old U.S. 220 (Pennsylvania Avenue/South Eagle Valley Road) in Tyrone Borough and Snyder Township, Blair County. Slope and pavement stabilization work will be performed on Route 453 north of T-514 (Beastons Road). In addition to milling and overlay of pavement and slope stabilization, the project will include guide rail upgrades, ADA curb ramp upgrades, curb and sidewalk replacement, drainage upgrades, and new traffic signals and signs.
The project includes a 23.5-mile detour through late August 2026, using Route 453, I-99, Route 865 (Bellwood Interchange), and Route 253 (Skyline Drive/Executive Drive/Cambria Street). The section of Route 453 scheduled for slope and pavement stabilization, approximately one (1) mile north of T-514 (Beaston Road), will be closed and impassable during the work.
Lane Closures and Short Delays Continue on Interstate 99 from Exit 15 Claysburg/King to the Newry Crossover, Blair County, through the end of June
Lane restrictions, shoulder-width reductions, and the potential for short delays continue on Interstate 99 (I-99) between at mile marker 22 near Exit 23 for Route 36, Route 164 and Roaring Spring in East Freedom, and mile marker 26 near the Newry crossover on I-99.
Through Friday, June 26, 2026, drivers can expect lane restrictions, a speed reduction, and short, intermittent delays in both the northbound and southbound lanes from approximately mile marker 22 to mile marker 26 for rumble strip removal and paving in preparation for the long-term lane closures later in the project.
The Route 8025 (East Freedom interchange) bridge over I-99 remains under an 8-feet 5-inch width reduction in both the eastbound and westbound lanes for bridge rehabilitation work.
Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., State College, Pa., is the lead contractor of the 23.02-mile, $23,936,936 project, which includes overlay paving, the rehabilitation of seven (7) dual bridges (four during the 2026 construction season) and the Exit 23 (Roaring Spring/Portage) bridge over I-99, and the installation of five (5) intelligent transportation system (ITS) dynamic message boards in Allegheny, Blair, Freedom and Greenfield townships in Blair County. The overall project is scheduled for completion in June 2028.
Short-term Delays, Closed Shoulders Continue on I-99 between Newry Cross-over and 17th Street Exit through June 26
Short-term delays will continue on Interstate 99 (I-99) between mile marker 26 in Blair Township and mile marker 33 near the 17th Street Exit in Blair County through Friday, June 26, 2026.
Drivers can anticipate short delays of three (3) to five (5) minutes for rolling, intermittent delays and shoulder closings in both the northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 99 (I-99) between mile marker 26 in Blair Township and mile marker 33 near the 17th Street Exit.
New Enterprise Stone and Lime, Inc., New Enterprise, Pa., is the contractor for the $26,682,223 project, which includes improvements along 10-miles of I-99 from the median cross-over near Newry to 17th Street exit and Tyrone in Blair County.
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