Lane Restriction and Rolling Slowdowns on Interstate 81 in Luzerne County
Summary
PennDOT District 4 announced lane restrictions and rolling slowdowns on Interstate 81 northbound and southbound in Luzerne County between Exit 155 (Dorrance), Exit 159 (Nuangola) and Exit 151B (Bloomsburg/Interstate 80 Junction). The restrictions will be in effect on Thursday, April 23, 2026, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to allow for relocation of aerial utility cables. Motorists are advised to check 511PA for real-time traffic conditions and to follow all posted work zone safety instructions.
“There will be lane restrictions and rolling slowdowns on Interstate 81 northbound and southbound in Luzerne County between Exit 155 (Dorrance), Exit 159 (Nuangola) and Exit 151B (Bloomsburg/Interstate 80 Junction) on Thursday, April 23, 2026, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM for relocation of aerial utility cables.”
What changed
PennDOT District 4 issued a traffic advisory announcing temporary lane restrictions and rolling slowdowns on Interstate 81 in Luzerne County. The restrictions apply to both northbound and southbound lanes between Exit 155 (Dorrance) and Exit 151B (Bloomsburg/Interstate 80 Junction), scheduled for April 23, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Transportation companies with operations or logistics routes through this corridor should anticipate delays and advise drivers accordingly. Commercial trucking operations should plan alternate routes or allow additional travel time during the specified window. All motorists are encouraged to monitor 511PA for real-time traffic updates and road conditions.
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Lane Restriction and Rolling Slowdowns on Interstate 81 in Luzerne County
April 21, 2026
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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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