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docsouce
Explorer II
Jul 15, 2020

I-81 Road Work South of I-80 in Pennsylvania

I'm planning to head southbound through this area with My class C no tow. Looking at Google maps seems like the work is on the northbound side. Is that the case? We'll be leaving from the Tri State RV Park in Matamoras PA next Wednesday July 23 and I can just take Rt 209 through the Delaware Water Gap and pick up I-81 south of the work area. Longer ride but better than sitting in stopped traffic.
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  • paulj's avatar
    paulj
    Explorer II
    Jul 20, 2020
    It's 850 miles long. If they resurface 20 miles a year, it will take 40 years. By then it will be past time to start all over.
  • bukhrn's avatar
    bukhrn
    Explorer III
    Jul 20, 2020
    When I got out of the USMC in 1969 and returned to Central NY, they were working on I-81 in PA, all I've seen in the last 51 years, is they've moved the cones. ;)
  • Mayor30's avatar
    Mayor30
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2020
    They've been working on that forever. Last time I was up that way the construction seemed to be on the south side. Usually the construction is not a problem except at rush hour or if there's an accident.Beware Pa started putting up cameras in construction zones and will mail you a ticket if speeding in one.Fines are pretty steep.
  • ACZL's avatar
    ACZL
    Explorer
    Jul 17, 2020
    Upon entering PA, signs read :"Men Working or Road Work Ahead". Short for: State motto and job security.
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Jul 16, 2020
    You can check road construction on 511pa.com.
    Whenever you travel in Pennsylvania assume you will encounter road repairs/construction.

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