SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA —Philadelphia region motorists, take note: The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is about to launch a large-scale road repair operation. Starting next week, PennDOT maintenance and contractor crews will be working on more than 45 state highways across the region to fix deteriorating pavement.
The targeted work locations span Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. Major thoroughfares like Route 611 in Bucks County, U.S. 1 (Baltimore Pike) in Chester County, and U.S. 202 in Delaware County are on the list. Montgomery County will see repairs on U.S. 202 and its ramps, while Philadelphia County will have crews working on interstates 95, 76, and 676 (Vine Street Expressway), as well as Route 63 (Woodhaven Road).
The road repair blitz is set to hit both rural and urban areas. From the quiet townships of Nockamixon and Durham in Bucks County to bustling Philadelphia, no stone—or rather, patch of pavement—will be left unturned.
Motorists should prepare for travel lane restrictions on these state highways as crews patch areas of deteriorating pavement. While PennDOT aims to keep traffic flowing, intermittent lane closures and potential slowdowns near work crews are expected. As always, the scope and speed of the work are weather-dependent.
PennDOT is urging drivers to exercise caution in the affected zones. “We understand that roadwork can be an inconvenience, but these repairs are crucial to maintaining the safety and longevity of our state’s infrastructure,” said a PennDOT spokesperson. “We ask motorists to be patient, stay alert, and most importantly, slow down in the work zone.”
In addition to slowing down, PennDOT also emphasized the importance of undistracted driving. “Our crews are out there working to improve our roads. Let’s make sure we keep them, and ourselves, safe by staying focused on the road.”
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