PennDOT releases weekly work schedule
Chris Sleighter, Fayette County maintenance manager with the state department of Transportation, has announced the following tentative work plan for this week. The bridge crew will be doing bridge structure repairs on state Route 166 in German Township.
n The bridge flushing crew will be cleaning bridges on state Route 40 in the Hopwood area.
n Base repair is scheduled on state Route 2002 (Kirby Road) in Wharton Township.
n Patching is scheduled on state Route 3007 (Water Street) in Georges Township.
n Pipe repair is scheduled on state Route 40 in Flat Rock.
n Mechanized patching is scheduled on state Route 166 in German Township and state Route 819 in the Dawson area.
Signs will be updated, downed signs will be replaced and work orders will be addressed on various state routes throughout Fayette County. All maintenance activities are conducted as the weather allows.
PennDOT said motorists should drive with caution throughout all work areas and be alert for signed work zones requiring the use of headlights.
PENNDOT has a 24-hour toll-free number for residents to call to report any road maintenance concern. The number also can be used to report locations of dead deer on state highways. The number is 1-800-FIX ROAD (1-800-349-7623).