LOCK HAVEN — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Clinton County the week of June 1.

PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in Clinton County for the coming week is as follows:

Bridge Maintenance

& Cleaning

— Route 2020 (Lusk Run Road) at a bridge spanning Small Run approximately two miles northwest of Lock Haven in Bald Eagle Township. Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5. This work takes place on or beyond the shoulder and has minimal, if any traffic impact, however PennDOT urges drivers to exercise caution in all work zones.

Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, with an average age of more than 50 years. Preventive maintenance is vital in extending the life of the structures. As such, PennDOT maintenance crews perform some bridge deck patching and structural repairs.

Pipe Replacement

& Cleaning

— Route 144 between Euclid Avenue in Noyes Township and the Centre-Clinton County line approximately 17 miles south of Renovo Borough in Beech Creek Township. Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.

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 220 northbound and southbound between exit 107/Salona and exit 120/Pine Creek. Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5. PennDOT will implement single-lane closures while this work is completed.

— Route 2012 (Jarrett Avenue/Paul Mack Boulevard/Pine Mountain/Youngdale Road/Brown/East Keller Street) between Logan Avenue in Castanea Township and Route 1005 (McElhattan Drive) in Wayne Township. Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.

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

— Interstate 80 (I-80) between mile markers 170 and 194. Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5. PennDOT will implement single-lane closures while this work is completed.

— Route 2012 (Jarrett Avenue/Paul Mack Boulevard/Pine Mountain/Youngdale Road/Brown/East Keller Street) between Logan Avenue in Castanea Township and Route 1005 (McElhattan Drive) in Wayne Township. Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5. This work takes place on or beyond the shoulder and has minimal, if any traffic impact, however PennDOT urges drivers to exercise caution in all work zones.

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 you call after hours, please leave a name and phone number.

For more information on PennDOT’s maintenance activities, visit https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/about-penndot/strategic-planning-and-operations/penndot-maintenance-activities