Motorists traveling through Schuylkill County and along two routes approaching the county line should expect traffic restrictions during the week of , according to PennDOT’s upcoming maintenance schedule.
The scheduled projects include crack sealing on Interstate 81 in Foster Township, lane shifting on Route 309 in neighboring Lehigh County, and shoulder work on Route 501 in Berks County.
Interstate 81 South: Foster Township, Schuylkill County
PennDOT maintenance crews are scheduled to perform crack sealing on southbound Interstate 81 between Exit 107, serving Route 209, and Exit 116, serving Route 901.
Work is scheduled for , through , from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lane restrictions will be in place. PennDOT does not expect rain to delay this project.
Route 309 North: Lehigh County Near the Schuylkill County Line
In Lynn Township, Lehigh County, PennDOT crews will conduct work on northbound Route 309 between Mosserville Road/Mountain Road and the Schuylkill County line.
Motorists should expect lane shifting on , and , from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The notice does not specify the maintenance activity and indicates rain is not expected to cause delays.
Route 501: Berks County Near the Schuylkill County Line
Shoulder work and widening are scheduled on Route 501 in Bethel Township, Berks County, between Airport Road and the Schuylkill County line.
The work is planned for , from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lane restrictions with flagging will be in place, and motorists should expect delays. Rain could delay the work.
PennDOT advises drivers to use caution when traveling through the work zones.