State College – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Route 322/Mt. Nittany Expressway project enters a new phase with the installation of a high friction surface treatment on Monday, June 29. HFST enhances the ability of a road surface to provide pavement friction to vehicles in critical braking or cornering maneuvers. The HFST can help decrease incidents related to wet pavement crashes on our highways.
Through the 2015 construction season, overall work will include patching, base repair, paving, bridge and deck repairs, and miscellaneous items. Repairs will improve the ride quality of the roadway surface and allow the structures to remain in service for years to come.
Along with the road repairs, work is continuing on the bridge at the Oak Hall interchange. The eastbound left lane closure remains in effect, with bridge work at this location expected to continue through July. A reduced speed of 45 miles per hour and an eleven-foot lane-width restriction remain in effect.
Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. of State College is the contractor on this $5.1 million job. The project was made possible last year by ACT 89 funding.
Drivers should proceed with caution through the work zone and be prepared for construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway. PennDOT reminds motorists to drive with caution through work zones, obey posted speed limits, and always buckle up.
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