The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is informing drivers of the potential for lengthy delays on Route 756 (Bedford Street/Elton Road) between Lamberd Avenue in Geistown Borough to Industrial Park Road in Richland Township, Cambria County, from Monday, April 6, to Friday, May 1, 2026,
Drivers can expect lane closures and delays up to fifteen (15) minutes on Route 756 (Bedford Street/Elton Road) for utility (water/gas) relocation between the U.S. 219 northbound ramps and Theatre Drive. Utility companies may also be performing utility pole and line relocation on Route 756 (Elton Road) between Vo-Tech Drive and Industrial Park Road during the same time-period.
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.
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.
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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