June 2, 2008

PennDOT issues Interstate 81 road work updates

PennDOT  had issued the following alert concerning Interstate 81.  Concerning Exits 191-194, the northbound bridge and road repairs continue between Exit 191(Dickson City/Scranton Expressway) and Exit 194 (Clarks Summit). This will be a long-term lane closure, first northbound and then southbound. Work lasts until June 2009. Work includes over five miles and 11 bridges Northbound between Exits 191 and 194 and southbound between Exits 191A and 197. Work is 7a.m. to 5 p.m. at

    • Mile 192 over Route 442, Burcher Ave (two bridges);
    • Mile 193 over Route 1027, Layton Road (two bridges);
    • Mile 194 over Route 4019, Edella Road (two bridges);
    • Mile 195 over Route 4028, Fairview Road (two bridges);
    • Route 632 over I-81 N and S, Exit 197 (Waverly);
    • Route 1031 over I-81 North and South;
    • Route 2109 (Griffin Pond Road) over I-81, road closed through end of  Summer 2008. Detour is Johnson Road.

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Nancy Blass said...

I'm planning to drive south on Rt 81 from Binghamton past Scranton on July 25 and north on July 28 through this area. I know there's a LONG delay. Can you suggest an alternate way to get through?

July 10, 2008 at 12:31 PM

wendy harris said...

I too am traveling Rt 81 between Binghamton and Scranton. Can you please advise where the bottlenecks to plan an alternate route? thank you!

August 11, 2008 at 9:48 PM

Caryn Powers said...

I'm trying to get to 84E from the Wilkes-Barre area. I know there is construction on 81N...could you suggest an alternate route??? Thank you.

September 5, 2008 at 10:43 AM

chris kielb said...

I will be travelling on 81 from Binghamton NY to Route 80 on October 13. Will there be any construction on this southbound route then?

October 4, 2008 at 2:38 PM

ED Hazel said...

I will be traveling 81 round trip from Binghamton through Pennsylvania, can you give me any alternative routes

July 8, 2009 at 6:43 PM

Carol Lutz said...

How do I see the answers to your readers questions? I too am trying to know what areas of 81 S to avoid all the way through the state, especially around Clarks Summit Wilkes Barre. South on 8/09, north on 8/14. Thanks!

August 6, 2009 at 1:51 AM

Vincent Gesiskie said...

How much of a tieup on Rt 81 South from Rt 6 NE Pa. ?

August 6, 2009 at 9:13 PM

susan dettor said...

We will be travelling from Syr on 81 south through PA, VA, MD until we need to turn off and head toward Charleston, SC. We don't like travelling on 95 and would appreciate any alternate routes for the construction in PA. Thank you.

August 10, 2009 at 7:57 PM

Stan Nowak said...

What delay could I expect at I-81 North, traveling from Scranton to I-90 (Upstate NY)on Aug 14 2009 after 5PM Thanks

August 11, 2009 at 10:37 PM

Danforth B. Hoag said...

We are driving North from Jersey on Rt.81 to Binghamton, NY Can you route us to Vestal, NY without construction delays?

August 14, 2009 at 7:39 AM

Hilary Rosenfeld said...

Will there be construction delays on Rt 81 S from Binghamton to the PA Route 80 W to Ohio?

August 15, 2009 at 5:30 PM

Ellen Orlup said...

I will be driving I-81 N to Binghamton on Sept.15th, will there be construction?

August 24, 2009 at 1:21 PM

ken said...

planning to travel from nj thru syracuse on rt 81..can you tell me where to avoid construction?

September 2, 2009 at 12:44 PM

William O'Hara said...

we are traveling south thru Pa on I81 on 9/11 and back north on 9/15. Please advise all areas of delays. Thank you

September 7, 2009 at 10:53 AM

Thelma Lowthert said...

I will be traveling from Bloomsburg to Interstate 81 and on to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Airport on Sept. 11 and Sept 14. Is there construction in this stretch of road?

September 10, 2009 at 2:11 PM

Mr T said...

Will this work be done by Thanksgiving 2009 ?

September 17, 2009 at 12:57 PM

Suzette Noti said...

Hi, I will be traveling from Binghamton Rt. 81S to Rt. 61S, this Saturday, 9/19/09. Are there long delays that I should plan on with a young family? Thank you.

September 17, 2009 at 1:27 PM

Suzette Noti said...

Hi, Where do I find the answers to questions such as my own this morning?

September 17, 2009 at 4:20 PM

Bob Weston said...

I am traveling south from Binghamton to Scranton on 9/18/09. Are there alternate routes to avoid bottlenecks?

September 18, 2009 at 1:41 PM

Mark Minicozzi said...

I will be traveling Friday October 9th from Binghamton to Chesapeake Maryland. What type of road construction delays or lane closures can I expect if I travel 81 South?

September 30, 2009 at 12:25 AM

Lindy & Betty Butler said...

How long is construction delay likely to be on a Sunday, 10/04 I 81 going south Scranton-Wilkes Barre area.

October 2, 2009 at 9:31 AM


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