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Lane Restrictions on Interstate 81 in Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties

07/16/2024

Dunmore, PA – There will be lane restrictions on Interstate 81 northbound and southbound to perform bridge inspections. Work will take place as follows between the hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

  • Wednesday: July 17 – between Exit 185 (Biden Expressway) and Exit 188 (Dunmore/Throop)
  • Thursday: July 18 – between Exit 219 (Gibson) and Exit 223 (New Milford/Lakeside)

Motorists are encouraged to take an alternate route to avoid traffic delays. Work is weather-dependent.

When encountering a work zone, please drive the posted speed limit, turn on your headlights, pay close attention to signs and flaggers, and avoid all distractions. In high-traffic locations, motorists are encouraged to use both lanes of travel to the merge point and take turns merging into the open lane. ​

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following local alerts on X.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

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