Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Clearfield County the week of July 1. Crews will not work on Thursday in observance of the holiday. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Clearfield County for the coming week is as follows:
Crack Seal & Hot Pour Mastic
- Route 53 from Black Walnut Street in Coalport, ending between Houtzdale and Osceola Mills. Monday, July 1, and Tuesday, July 2. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours for this moving work zone.
- Route 2037 (Winburne Road) from Red Moshannon Bridge to Route 53 in Cooper Township. Friday, July 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours for this moving work zone.
- Route 1009 (Deer Creek Road) from Bigler Cutoff Road in Morris Township to Fawn Lane in Graham Township. Friday, July 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours for this moving work zone.
- Route 2034 (Wallaceton Road) outside Wallaceton to Route 53 in Morris Township. Friday, July 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours for this moving work zone.
- Route 2036 (Powell Street) from Route 53 to Empire Road in Morris Township. Friday, July 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours for this moving work zone.
Crack sealing and hot pour mastic operations prevent water intrusion from seeping through cracks or joints in an asphalt road, which can lead to potholes and pavement breakup. They are proactive preventive maintenance strategies to prevent water from entering the roadways and accelerating the formation of potholes and other failures.
Pipe Replacing & Cleaning/Ditching
- Route 4009 (Salem Road/Highland Street Extension. From Helvetia Road to Carson Hill Road in Brady Township. Monday, July 1, through Wednesday, July 3. Motorists are advised that traffic control and traffic patterns will vary, to be alert for workers and equipment in the roadway, and to expect short delays.
- Route 36 from Route 219 in Bell Township, through Mahaffey. Monday, July 1, through Wednesday, July 3, and Friday, July 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
- Route 219 from the intersection of Route 36 in Bell Township to the intersection of Route 36 in Mahaffey. Monday, July 1, through Wednesday, July 3, and Friday, July 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
- Route 453 from Route 253, continuing approximately one mile South. Monday, July 1, and Tuesday, July 2. Flaggers in the Roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
- Route 865 (Utahville Road) from the Cambria County line, continuing approximately 15 miles North.
- 2015 (Blue Spruce Road/Oak Ridge Road) from Route 453 in Knox Township to Glen Hope Blvd. in Bigler Township. Monday, July 1, through Wednesday, July 3, and Friday, July 5. This work will take place off the roadway and have little to no traffic impact.
- Route 2024 (Dimeling Road/Old Erie Pike) from Six Mile Road, continuing approximately one mile West. Monday, July 1, and Tuesday, July 2. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
Pipe replacement and cleaning are essential in maintaining water flow around state roadways. Controlling water flow is one of the most important aspects of maintaining pavements. Uncontrolled water flow will damage both the pavement surface and the area under the pavement, which causes deterioration across the length of the pipe.
Shoulder Maintenance
- Route 3007 (Bloomington/Glen Richie Road/Douglas Road) From Old Station Road in Ferguson Township to Oshanter-Glen Richie Highway in Lawrence Township. Monday, July 1, and Tuesday, July 2. Motorists are advised that traffic control and traffic patterns will vary, to be alert for workers and equipment in the roadway, and to expect short delays.
- Route 2012 (Old Station Road/Douglas Road/Sanbourn Street/Turkey Hill Road) From Route 729 in Ferguson Township to Route 453 in Knox Township. Monday, July 1, and Tuesday, July 2. Motorists are advised that traffic control and traffic patterns will vary, to be alert for workers and equipment in the roadway, and to expect short delays.
Shoulder cutting removes excess material and debris from unpaved shoulder areas. Shoulder grading involves the shaping and stabilizing of those same areas. Both operations improve drainage, allow water to leave the roadway, and eliminate shoulder drop-offs. These are crucial highway maintenance operations because when drainage systems do not function properly, water collects on the road, weakens pavement, accelerates the formation of potholes, and creates the potential for icing conditions in the winter months.
Vegetation Management
- I-80 between mile markers 96 and 137, Eastbound and Westbound. Monday, July 1, through Wednesday, July 3, and Friday, July 5. This work takes place off the roadway and will have minimal, if any traffic impact.
- Route 53 (Spring Street) from Elizabeth Street in Houtzdale to Curtin Street in Osceola Mills. Monday, July 1, through Wednesday, July 3, and Friday, July 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
· Route 2007 Teutonic Avenue) between Swoope Street in Brisbin and Martin’s Road in Decatur Township. Monday, July 1, through Wednesday, July 3, and Friday, July 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
Mowing, herbicide spraying, and selected tree thinning help maintain a safe roadway free of obstructing vegetation, improving visibility to spot signage, traffic control devices, and other motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and animals approaching the road. Additionally, a well-maintained roadside can improve drainage and prolong the life of the roadway.
This schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, emergencies, or other unforeseen interruptions.
Customers can report road concerns by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD. If calling after hours, please leave a name and phone number.
For more information on PennDOT’s maintenance activities, visit www.PennDOT.pa.gov/about-us/maintenanceactivities.