Travel Advisories for Somerset County Construction Work Zones
- Lane Restrictions on U.S. Route 219: There will be continued lane restrictions on U.S. Route 219 in Somerset County for paving and bridge renovation work until late November.
- Removal of Temporary Road: On November 9, crews will begin removing a temporary road on U.S. 219 near the Boynton Bridge, with minimal traffic delays expected.
- Delays on Route 756: Drivers on Route 756 in Cambria County should anticipate delays of up to 15 minutes due to drainage and utility work.
Construction Work Zone Updates (Week of Nov. 9):
Lane Restrictions on U.S. Route 219
North and southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane on U.S. Route 219 from U.S. Route 30 to North Somerset, between the Route 8005 ramps and Route 8009 ramps. From November 9 to 20, crews will install raised pavement markers and rock in washout areas, weather permitting.
Project Details:
- Contractor: New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., New Enterprise.
- Project Cost: $24.6 million.
- Project Length: Five miles along U.S. 219 from the Route 601 interchange to U.S. 30 interchange.
- Anticipated Completion: Late November (weather dependent).
Replacing the U.S. Route 219 Boynton Bridge
On November 9, crews will begin removing the temporary road constructed during the $2.27 million project to replace the Boynton Bridge over Little Piney Creek in Elk Lick Township. Minimal traffic delays are expected while the road is removed and the township road is reconstructed. Work is estimated to be completed by November 20.
A Quick History:
On May 24, 2025, PennDOT reopened U.S. 219 (Flight 93 Memorial Highway) just 10 days after the Boynton Bridge was damaged by flooding. A temporary structure was built to restore local travel.
Delays on Route 756 in Geistown
Drivers should expect possible lengthy delays of up to 15 minutes on Route 756 between Vo-Tech Drive and Industrial Park Road in Geistown Borough and Richland Township, Cambria County, on November 9. Drainage work in this area is expected to take about two weeks, concluding by November 22.
Additionally, Dixon Electric workers will return to several locations along Bedford Street/Elton Road from November 12, including intersections with Route 3010, Route 3102, Leventry Road, and Donald Lane. There may also be work at Theatre Drive intersections with College Park Plaza and Route 3006. Traffic will follow single-lane closures controlled by flaggers at these sites, and all work is weather dependent.