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Lane restriction on I-81 South postponed

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Sunday that a previously planned road restriction has been rescheduled.

According to PennDOT a lane restriction initially scheduled for Monday, April 15 on Interstate 81 southbound between mile marker 179 and 181 (Moosic) has been postponed.

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PennDOT officials say the work was supposed to happen on Monday, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. but the time and location of the project have been changed, which will be announced at a later date and time.

When encountering a work zone drivers are urged to use caution, slow down, avoid distractions, and visit 511PA online for up-to-date conditions on major roadways.