Cambria County Construction Work Zone Update for June 8 to June 19
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 9 is informing drivers in Cambria 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.
Lane Closures and Lengthy Delays Continue on Route 756 (Bedford Street/Elton Road) from Geistown Borough to Richland Township, Cambria County, through June 19
Lengthy delays continue on Route 756 (Elton Road) in Richland Township, Cambria County, through Friday, June 19, 2026.
Drivers can expect lane closures with flaggers and delays up to fifteen (15) minutes as contractors continue to relocate waterlines on Route 756 (Elton Road) near the intersection of Vo-Tech Drive and Industrial Park Road and performing traffic signal work on Theatre Drive at the intersection with Eisenhower Boulevard.
A Liberoni, Inc., Plum, Pa., is the lead contractor for the two-year, 2.5-mile, $9,473,117.05 Route 756 resurfacing project, which includes paving/resurfacing, sight distance and intersection safety improvements, the addition of left turning lanes, improved drainage, shoulder widening, the inclusion of bicycle-safe grates and the replacement of traffic signals and overhead signs.
Lengthy Delays Expected through June 19 on Route 756 from Route 403 to Route 3016 in Johnstown, Cambria County, for a Pavement Resurfacing Project
Lengthy delays, up to 15 minutes, will continue on Route 756 in Geistown and Lorain boroughs through Friday, June 19, for a pavement resurfacing project.
Contractors will conduct paving operations beginning Tuesday, June 9, 2026, on Route 756 (Ohio Street/Bentwood Avenue/Belmont Street), and upon completion begin guide rail removal, shoulder grading and guide rail installation.
Quaker Sales Corporation of Johnstown is the lead contractor for the $1,361,956.57 project to resurface Route 756 (Ohio Street/Bentwood Avenue/Belmont Street) between from Route 403 to Route 3016 (Bedford Street), which includes guide rail updates, tree trimming and removal, and maintenance of existing drainage. The overall project is scheduled for completion in June 2026.
Long-term Lane Restrictions Continue on U.S. 22 (William Penn Highway) from Route 164 / Munster-Portage Exit to the Blair County line in Cambria County
Long-term lane restrictions and minor delays continue on U.S. 22 (William Penn Highway) from the Route 164 Munster-Portage Exit to the Route 2019 (Level Road) bridge in Cambria County through Friday, June 19, 2026.
Drivers can expect minor delays (3-5 minutes) on U.S. 22 in Munster and Cresson townships with single-lane restrictions still in place in both the eastbound and westbound lanes from the Route 164 Munster-Portage Exit to the Route 2019 (Level Road) bridge.
Grannas Bros. Stone & Asphalt Co., Inc., Hollidaysburg, Pa., is the lead contractor for the $11,564,159.00 project which includes pavement resurfacing, guide rail upgrades, drainage maintenance, and rehabilitation of both the bridge carrying Route 53 (West 2nd Street) over U.S. 22 and the bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad. The project is scheduled for completion in mid-November 2026.
Single-lane Restrictions Continue on U.S. 219 for Route 3104 (Mt. Airy Drive) Bridge Rehabilitation Project in Richland Township, Cambria County, through June 26
Single-lane restrictions on U.S. 219 under the Route 3104 (Mt. Airy Drive) in Richland Township, Cambria County, continue through Friday, June 19, 2026.
U.S. 219 under the Route 3104 (Mt. Airy Drive) bridge will remain under single-lane restrictions with traffic limited to the left-passing lanes in both the northbound and southbound lanes (both the northbound and southbound right-travel lanes remain closed). Mt. Airy Drive remains closed with traffic using a 2.9-mile detour on Route 3033 (Solomon Run Road), Route 3031 (Galleria Drive) and Oakridge Drive.
J.F. Shea Construction, Inc., Mount Pleasant, Pa., is the lead contractor for the $2,257,170 Route 3104 (Mt. Airy Drive) over U.S. 219 Bridge Rehabilitation Project, which involves the complete replacement of the bridge superstructure (the deck, girders, and beams above the substructure) and repairs to the substructure (the columns, abutments and/or foundation that carries the bridge load). Minor approach roadway paving to tie into the structure along with guide rail updates will be included. The project is scheduled for completion in October 2026.
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