Motorists traveling throughout Schuylkill County should be prepared for lane restrictions at several locations over the next few weeks as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and local utility crews conduct maintenance and improvement work.
Route 61 – Utility Work
A daytime lane restriction will be in place on southbound PA 61 between PA 895 and Cinema Boulevard for utility work being performed by a local utility company.
- Dates: May 11 through May 14, 2026
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Details: Southbound lane restriction
- Weather Impact: No delays expected due to rain
Route 924 – Litter Removal
PennDOT maintenance crews will conduct litter removal along PA 924 between Shenandoah and Brandonville, impacting West Mahanoy, Union, and East Union Townships.
- Dates: April 27 through May 1, 2026
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Details: Lane restriction with flagging
Main Street (Girardville to Mahanoy City) – Pothole Patching
Pothole patching is scheduled along Main Street between Girardville and Mahanoy City in Butler and Mahanoy Townships.
- Dates: April 27 through May 1, 2026
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Details: Lane restriction with flagging
Route 901 / Gordon Nagle Trail – Crack Sealing
Crack sealing operations will take place along PA 901 (Gordon Nagle Trail) between US 209 and PA 183 in North Manheim Township and Cressona Borough.
- Dates: April 27 through May 1, 2026
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Details: Lane restriction with flagging
Route 209 – Tree Removal
Tree cutting and removal work will be performed along US 209 between Port Carbon and New Philadelphia Borough in East Norwegian Township and New Philadelphia.
- Dates: April 27 through April 30, 2026
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Details: Lane restriction with flagging
PennDOT advises drivers to use caution when traveling through work zones, remain alert for flaggers, and allow extra time for delays. All projects are scheduled as daytime operations, and none are expected to be impacted by weather conditions.