Carbon County: Upcoming Road Work

County: Carbon

Municipality: Penn Forest Twp.

Road name: Hatchery Road

Between: PA 903 and US 209

Type of work: Milling

Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces

Type of restriction: Daytime

Restriction: Road will be closed in both directions. Detour utilizes Hatchery Road, Penn Forest Road, Pohopoco Road, Trachsville Hill Road, US 209, Harrity Road, Fairyland Road, Maury Road, and PA 903. Please use caution when traveling through work zones.

Start date: 9/9/24

Est completion date: 9/13/24

Restrictions in effect (time of day): 06:00 AM To 06:00 PM

Will rain cause delays? No

Change/Update:

County: Carbon

Municipality: Lehighton Borough

Road name: Preacher's Camp Road

Between: US 209 and Boat Launch

Type of work: Paving

Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces

Type of restriction: Daytime

Restriction: Lane restriction with flagging.

Always use caution when traveling through work zones.

Start date: 9/3/24

Est completion date: 9/6/24

Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 05:00 PM

Will rain cause delays? Yes

Change/Update:

County: Carbon

Municipality: Kidder Twp.

Road name: Interstate 80 East

Between: Exit 274 (PA 534) and Exit 277 (PA TPK)

Type of work: Bridge Repair

Work being done by: PennDOT Maintenance Forces

Type of restriction: Daytime

Restriction: Lane restriction eastbound.

Always use caution when traveling through work zones.

Start date: 9/3/24

Est completion date: 9/6/24

Restrictions in effect (time of day): 07:00 AM To 05:00 PM

Will rain cause delays? Yes

Change/Update:

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