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Lane restrictions scheduled for I-81 Tuesday

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced there will be a lane restriction on Interstate 81 southbound for most of the day on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, May 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., I-81 southbound will be restricted from Exit 184 (River Street) to Exit 182 B (Davis Street) for a bridge inspection.

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PennDOT reminds drivers that when entering a work zone, they should drive the posted speed limit, turn on their headlights, pay close attention to signs and flaggers, and avoid all distractions.

Detour on Lightstreet Road in Bloomsburg

A three-week detour will go into effect at approximately 7 a.m. next Monday, April 29, on Route 487 (Lightstreet Road) in the Town of Bloomsburg. A contractor will construct a pedestrian bridge over the street at Bloomsburg University.

The detour route will be Routes 11/487 (East Street) and Central Road.

Work is expected to be completed and the detour lifted by May 18.

Streets Closed in Berwick Due to Damaged Building

Motorists in Columbia County are advised Route 11 (Second Street) and Route 1025 (Market Street) in Berwick Borough are closed at the intersection due to a building being severely damaged.

Because the building is in danger of collapsing the streets must be closed.

A detour for Second Street is Pine Street to Third Street, to Oak Street to Second Street.

Market Street is closed between Front Street and Third Street. The detour for Market Street is Route 11 north to Pine Street to Third Street to Market Street.

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