LANCASTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a significant development that will impact local motorists. Starting this Thursday, the shoulder of the eastbound Route 30 ramp to northbound Route 222 will be temporarily closed as part of the Route 30/Route 222 Interchange Improvement Project in Lancaster County.
This closure, scheduled from 11:00 PM Thursday, March 14, to 6:00 AM Friday, March 15, will allow for the milling and paving over of rumble strips in preparation for a future traffic phase. This work is, of course, dependent on favorable weather conditions.
The project — a substantial $72,173,900 undertaking contracted to JD Eckman, Inc., of Atglen, PA — aims to enhance the interchange at Route 222 and Route 30 and reconstruct Route 222 northward for approximately one mile near Stoner Park, just south of the Landis Valley Road bridge.
Key improvements on the north side of the interchange include adding a second lane on the southbound Route 222 ramp to westbound Route 30, which will connect to the existing northbound Route 272 (Oregon Pike) exit ramp. Additionally, a third lane will be constructed from the westbound Route 30 ramp to northbound Route 222, extending to the existing westbound Route 30 third lane approaching Oregon Pike.
On the south side of the interchange, plans call for the construction of a second ramp lane from eastbound Route 30 to northbound Route 222. This new ramp lane will connect with the existing Route 30 travel lane, giving drivers the option to continue east or exit to northbound Route 222.
Furthermore, Route 222 will be expanded from four lanes to six from the interchange to the project’s northern limit. The two bridges carrying Route 222 ramps over Route 30 will be replaced, with the northbound Route 222 bridge being widened to two lanes. However, the Eden Road bridge that spans Route 222 north of the interchange will remain in place, with Route 222 lowered beneath it to increase clearance.
Throughout the project, four lanes of traffic will be maintained to minimize disruption. However, motorists are advised to exercise caution when driving through the work zone.
The improvements aim to enhance safety and traffic flow, ultimately benefiting the many residents and businesses that rely on these routes daily. The project is expected to be completed by September 3, 2027.
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