More road preservation work will get underway Wednesday on a stretch of Interstate 80 in Centre County, a day after a similar project began just a few miles east.
The latest project, which aims to improve the ride quality and extend the service life of nearly 12 miles of road, will impact I-80 eastbound and westbound between mile markers 147 and 159 in Boggs and Snow Shoe townships, according to PennDOT.
Starting Wednesday, July 15, drivers on I-80 westbound will encounter temporary lane closures during daylight hours between mile markers 163 and 156 while crews complete patching along the center and edge lines. Then beginning Monday, July 20, contractor Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. will implement a long-term closure of the passing lane along I-80 eastbound through the same stretch. While this lane is closed, a 12-foot width restriction will be in place.
Those lane closures begin within the work zone for high-speed interchange project between I-80 and I-99. The contractor on that project will complete shoulder backup and other miscellaneous construction during this timeframe to limit future impacts to on the traveling public, according to PennDOT.
Work on the preservation project near Milesburg is expected to occur through the end of the construction season in November and continue in 2027. PennDOT will issue updates on traffic impacts as needed as work progresses.
The project includes milling, paving, preservation work on four bridges, installation of various intelligent transportation system devices, guide rail upgrades, line painting and miscellaneous construction.
A similar project began Tuesday for I-80 eastbound and westbound between mile markers 164 in Marion Township, Centre County and mile marker 171 in Porter Township, Clinton County. Rolling, alternating lane closures are anticipated in this work zone through July 24, with contractor HRI Inc. expected to implement a long-term lane closure on I-80 eastbound in the work area on July 26.
