Lane Closures on I-81 Northbound and Southbound in Luzerne County
Summary
PennDOT announces lane closures on I-81 northbound and southbound in Luzerne County from April 20-22, 2026, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily for bridge deck repairs at multiple locations. Motorists should expect delays and follow posted speed limits through work zones.
What changed
PennDOT announces lane closures on I-81 in Luzerne County for bridge deck repairs. The closures will occur April 20-22, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily at multiple locations including exits 141-151 northbound and exits 143-141 southbound. Motorists are advised to drive the posted speed limit, turn on headlights, pay attention to signs and flaggers, and avoid distractions in work zones.
Affected parties include commuters, truck drivers, and transportation companies traveling through northeastern Pennsylvania. Drivers should plan for potential delays, consider alternate routes, and check 511PA for real-time traffic conditions. This is a routine infrastructure maintenance announcement with no compliance obligations.
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Lane Closures on Interstate 81 Northbound and Southbound in Luzerne County
April 17, 2026
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· Monday, April 20, 2026 – Interstate 81 northbound driving lane from Exit 145 (West Hazleton) to Exit 151 (Interstate 80 Junction).
· Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – Interstate 81 northbound driving lane from Exit 141 (Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Beltway) to Exit 143 (Hazleton/Route 924).
· Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – Interstate 81 southbound passing lane from Exit 143 (Hazleton/Route 924) to Exit 141 (Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Beltway).
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.
Drivers 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 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.
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