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Major Repaving Project Announced for I-81

Major Repaving Project Announced for I-81 - Monday, June 8, 2009 at 5:10PM EST

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY --Your commute will be getting smoother thanks to that economic stimulus bill passed earlier this year. More than 20 million dollars will go to repave portions of two interstates in our area.
Heavily traveled Interstate 81 will get a face lift this summer. But Bill Dolphin, who drives the road each day, doesn't think it'll be pretty. “I expect delays. I expect it to turn into east New Jersey."

Portions of the highway are already getting major bridge work. Then in August, PennDOT will begin repaving nearly 40 miles of I-81. That includes most of the roadway between the McAdoo and West Hazleton exits. Another section will be resurfaced between Nanticoke and the airport exit in Avoca. And Interstate 84 will get some help eastbound between Milford and Newfoundland.

Some drivers like the news. Meade Palmer of Waverly says "always dealing with infrastructure is a great way to improve area and attract business."

But in the short term, PennDOT spokesperson, Karen Dussinger says “you can expect delays. Like any construction project, you can expect delays."

Penndot says you can reduce the amount of time you spend sitting in traffic, by planning ahead. They suggest you sign up for email or text alerts. They'll tell you when there are crash or construction-related delays on a stretch of road you travel.

Dussinger says "check the website, It's district 4's website and check traveler information on there, that's where you can access cameras." Cameras that can give you a bird’s eye view what your commute may look like before you hit the highway.

PennDOT also suggests you map out an alternate route before the construction begins in August. To sign up for text or email alerts or view the road cameras, go to .
 


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