The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has made it known that a significant effort to repair deteriorating pavements on more than 60 state highways across Philadelphia and surrounding counties is set for the coming week, a plan shaped by the region's notorious pothole season which is fueled by harsh freeze-thaw cycles according to a statement released by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
In an initiative that sees these craters as more than just troubles on the tarmac, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's call to action comes with a citizen-centric approach, inviting motorists to report pesky potholes through their Customer Care Center at www.customercare.penndot.pa.gov, noting over 2,100 concerns have been logged since the start of the year that collaboration between the state and citizens is vital for a smoother ride—quite literally if all goes according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's patch-up plans.
Prepped for pavement patching, crews will tend to roads in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, spanning from I-95 in Delaware County to Route 63 (Sumneytown Pike) in Montgomery County, where commuters should expect travel restrictions and potential delays as workers descend upon these sites with their asphalt and ambition, as reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announcement.
Motorists are advised to drive slowly and carefully in work zones to ensure the safety of both workers and drivers. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation stresses the importance of balancing speed and safety while crews work on improving roads. For more details and a list of affected roads, visit the PennDOT Maintenance Activities webpage. For live traffic updates, check www.511PA.com.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation remains transparent with its endeavors, inviting the public to not only observe but engage—their subscriptions to traffic alerts and news across affected counties, as well as insights into infrastructure developments and ongoing projects—are just a click away at www.penndot.gov/District6 and www.projects.penndot.gov.
