Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Clearfield County the week of May 19. 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:
Mechanized Patching
- Route 3007 (Bloomington-Glen Richey Road/Whiskey Hill Road) between the intersection of Route 453 in Bigler Township and the intersection of Route 2012 (Old Station Road/Turkey Hill Road/Sanborn Road) in Knox Township. Monday, May 19, through Friday, May 23. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
Mechanized patching is used to patch limited roadway areas that have extensive potholes, large areas of cracked pavement, and depressions. If mechanized patching was not performed, the damaged road surface would further deteriorate, resulting in PennDOT needing to completely rebuild the road or perform more costly corrective measures.
Pipe Replacing & Cleaning
- Route 3016 (La Jose Road/Marron Road/Town Road/Byers Road) between the intersection of Route 3023 (Front Street/Glenn Road) and Route 36 (Main Street) in New Washington Borough. Monday, May 19, through Friday, May 23. 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 53 between Cressview Street in Irvona Borough and Route 2015 (Blue Spruce Road) in Bigler Township. Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
- Route 729 between the intersection of Route 53 in Glen Hope Borough and Richard Road in Jordan Township. Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
- Route 3005 (St. Lawrence Road) between the Clearfield-Cambria County line approximately 3.25 miles south of Irvona Borough in Beccaria Township and the intersection of Route 53 in Irvona Borough. Wednesday, May 21, through Friday, May 23. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
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
· Route 219 between Bell Run Road in Greenwood Township and McFadden Road in Penn Township. Monday, May 19. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
- Route 3005 (St. Lawrence Road) between the Clearfield-Cambria County line approximately 3.25 miles south of Irvona Borough in Beccaria Township and Lyleville Road in Beccaria Township. Tuesday, May 20, through Friday, May 23. 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.
