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Berks County: Litter Removal Next Week on PA 12, US 222

County:  Berks Municipality:  Ruscombmanor Township Road name:  PA 12/Pricetown Road Between:  PA 73/Philadelphia Avenue and PA 662/Memorial Highway Type of work:  Litter Removal Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces Type of restriction:  Daytime Restriction:  Be alert for lane restrictions on PA 12 east and west. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone Start date:  4/15/21 Est completion date:  4/16/21 Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM Will rain cause delays?  Yes   County:  Berks Municipality:  Ontelaunee, Maidencreek, Richmond, and Maxatawny Townships Road name:  US 222/Allentown Pike Between:  5th Street Highway and Lehigh County Line Type of work:  Litter Removal Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces Type of restriction:  Daytime Restriction:  Be alert for lane restrictions on US 222 north and south. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone Start date:  4/12/21 Est completion date:  4/14/21 Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM Will rain cause delays?  Yes

  This work will be done in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well as a project-specific COVID-19 safety plan, which will include protocols for social distancing, use of face coverings, personal and job-site cleaning protocols, management of entries to the jobsite, and relevant training.

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