Restrictions on Route 28 Begin Monday

There will be several restrictions on Route 28 beginning Monday, Dec. 19.

Intermittent, short-term single lane and shoulder closures will occur between the RIDC (Exit 10) and the Freeport/Millerstown (Exit 16) interchanges Monday through Thursday, Dec. 19 to 22, weather permitting. Work and restrictions will occur between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lane closures and restrictions are necessary as contractor crews conduct cable median barrier and guide rail repairs. This work will include short-term moving operations to conduct various minor repairs. All exits and ramps will remain open.

Single lane closures on southbound (inbound) Route 28 in Millvale will occur nightly beginning on Monday, weather permitting.

Crews will be installing light and power poles, signs, and signals along the southbound lanes. Lane closures will occur as needed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. between the Shaler water treatment facility and the former Millvale industrial park through Dec. 30. All ramps and exits will remain open.

Motorists are advised to use caution and allow extra time when traveling on Route 28. Log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling.