Saturday, May 2, 2026

Schuylkill County Road Work Announced for This Week


PennDOT has announced several road work projects in parts of Schuylkill County for this week.

Interstate 81 – Rolling Traffic Stoppages

Drivers on Interstate 81 will encounter brief delays due to utility work between Exit 107 (US 209) and Exit 112 (PA 25).

The work is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026, between 9:00 PM and 12:00 AM, and will involve rolling roadblocks and short-term traffic stoppages to allow for an overhead utility line crossing.

High Road - Butler Township

In Butler Township, pothole patching will take place on High Road between Lavelle Road and Mountain Road.

Work will run from Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8, 2026, between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Drivers should expect lane restrictions with flagging in the work zone.

Route 61 – Pottsville and St. Clair

Pothole patching is also scheduled along Pennsylvania Route 61 between Mill Creek Avenue in Pottsville and Hancock Street in St. Clair.

This project will also take place May 4 through May 8, 2026, during daytime hours from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with lane restrictions in effect.