Drainage work, shoulder work: PennDOT upcoming roadwork August 31, 2026

August 31, 2026 - 02:33 PM - Berks Weekly

PennDOT maintenance crews will be working on several state roads across Berks County this week, with projects scheduled on Route 222, Route 61, Route 422, Route 724 and several local roads. Motorists should expect daytime and nighttime lane restrictions, flagging and possible delays through Friday, Sept. 4.

PennDOT maintenance crews will perform shoulder work on Fritztown Road in South Heidelberg Township between Route 422 and the Lancaster County line from Monday, Aug. 31, through Tuesday, Sept. 1. Lane restrictions with flagging will be in place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Motorists should expect delays. The work is weather dependent.

In Spring Township, crews will perform shoulder work on Mountain Home Road between Fritztown Road and Lincoln Drive on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Lane restrictions with flagging will be in place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect delays. The work is weather dependent.

PennDOT crews will perform shoulder work on Hill Road in Heidelberg Township between Route 422 and Texter Mission Road on Thursday, Sept. 3. Lane restrictions with flagging will be in place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect delays. The work is weather dependent.

Shoulder work is scheduled along Route 422 in Heidelberg Township between the Lebanon County line and North Heidelberg Road on Friday, Sept. 4. Lane restrictions will be in place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect delays. The work is weather dependent.

In Cumru Township, PennDOT crews will conduct drainage work along Route 724 between Mifflin Boulevard and Governor Drive from Monday, Aug. 31, through Friday, Sept. 4. Crews will work along the shoulder and portions of the travel lane, with lane restrictions and flagging from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect delays. The work is weather dependent.

PennDOT crews will perform shoulder work along Route 222 between Route 662 and the Lehigh County line from Monday, Aug. 31, through Friday, Sept. 4. Daytime lane closures will be in place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect delays. The work is weather dependent.

Crack sealing is also scheduled along Route 61 between Route 222 and Interstate 78 from Monday, Aug. 31, through Friday, Sept. 4. Crews will work at various locations throughout the week, with nighttime lane restrictions and flagging from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Motorists should expect delays. The work is weather dependent.