MIFFLINTOWN — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Juniata County the week of April 14. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system and the scope of work in Juniata County for the coming week is as follows:

Crack Seal and Hot Pour Mastic

• Route 35 between the roundabout at Main Street in Fermanagh Township and the intersection of Hower Road in Fayette Township. Wednesday, April 16, through Friday, April 18. 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 breakup. They are proactive preventive maintenance strategies to prevent water from entering the roadways and accelerating the formation of potholes and other failures.

Sweeping

• Route 35 between the intersections of Warnes Road in Milford Township and Happy Hollow Road in Fermanagh Township. Monday, April 14, and Tuesday, April 15. This work takes place off the roadway and has minimal, if any, traffic impact, however PennDOT still urges drivers to exercise caution when passing crews working along the shoulder.

Sweeping utilizes a mechanical broom attachment on a piece of mobile highway equipment used to remove loose debris from the roadway, improving safety and surface traction for motorists.

This schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, emergencies, or other unforeseen interruptions.

Pipe Replacing and Cleaning

• The entirety of Route 3004 (Tuscarora Road) in Turbett Township. Monday, April 14, and Tuesday, April 15. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.

• Route 333 between the intersections of Route 3004 (Tuscarora Road) in Turbett Township and Duward Station Road in Delaware Township. Wednesday, April 16, through Friday, April 18. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.

Pipe replacement and cleaning are essential in maintaining water flow around state roadways. Controlling water flow is one of the most important aspects of maintaining pavements. Uncontrolled water flow will damage both the pavement surface and the area under the pavement, which causes deterioration across the length of the pipe.