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LEWISTOWN -- Road maintenance projects continue through the Juniata River Valley throughout next week.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued a news release Friday outlining the scope of projects in Mifflin and Juniata counties.
PennDOT urges motorists to exercise caution in these and all work zones to ensure their own safety as well as those of county maintenance staff.
Mifflin County
Pipe Replacing & Cleaning
• Route 4006 (Back Mountain Road) in Armagh Township. Monday, September 11, through Friday, September 15, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control.
• Route 655 in Brown Township. Monday, September 11, through Friday, September 15, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control.
To maintain the effective flow of water around state roadways, pipe replacement and cleaning are essential. Controlling water flow is one of the most important aspects of maintaining pavements. Uncontrolled water flow will damage both the pavement surface as well as the area under the pavement, causing deterioration.
Signing
• Various routes throughout the county. Monday, September 11, through Friday, September 15, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. This work takes place off the roadway and has minimal, if any, traffic impact.
County maintenance organizations have crews responsible for installing and repairing signage along state roads. They also review installed signs to determine if, because of age, vandalism, damage or other reasons, a sign needs to be replaced.
This schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, emergencies, or other unforeseen interruptions.
Juniata County
Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning
• Route 2023 (Turkey Valley Road) in Susquehanna Township. Monday, Sept. 11, and Tuesday, Sept. 12. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• Route 3019 (Indian Mound Road) in Beale Township. Wednesday, Sept. 13, through Friday, Sept. 15. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, with their average age being more than 50 years. Preventive maintenance is important in extending the life of the structures. As such, PennDOT maintenance crews perform some bridge deck patching and structural repairs.
Crack Seal & Hot Pour Mastic
• Route 2026 (Klinger Hollow Road) in Susquehanna Township. Monday, Sept. 11, and Tuesday, Sept. 12. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
• Route 2023 (Turkey Valley Road) in Susquehanna Township. Wednesday, Sept. 13, through Friday, Sept. 15. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
Crack sealing and hot pour mastic operations prevent water intrusion from seeping through cracks or joints in an asphalt road, which can lead to potholes and pavement break up. They are proactive preventive maintenance strategies to prevent water from entering the roadways leading to potholes and other failures.
Side Dozing
• Route 2017 (Evendale Hill Road) in Greenwood Township. Monday, September 11, through Friday, September 15. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
Side dozing removes excess material from beneath guide rail areas. This improves drainage and allows water to sheet flow off the roadway. This is an important highway maintenance operation. When drainage systems do not function properly, water collects on the roadway, weakening pavement, accelerating the formation of potholes, and creating the potential for icing conditions in the winter months.
Signing
• Various routes throughout the county. Monday, Sept.11, through Friday, Sep. 15, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. This work takes place off the roadway and has minimal, if any, traffic impact.
County maintenance organizations have crews responsible for installing and repairing signage along state roads. They also review installed signs to determine if, because of age, vandalism, damage or other reasons, a sign needs to be replaced.
PennDOT urges motorists to exercise caution in these and all work zones to ensure their own safety as well as those of county maintenance staff.
This schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, emergencies, or other unforeseen interruptions.
Road concerns can be called into 1-800-FIX-ROAD. If calling after hours, please leave a name and phone number.
For more information on PennDOT's maintenance activities, visit www.PennDOT.pa.gov/about-us/maintenanceactivities.