LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PA (WIVT/WBGH) – I-81 southbound will be seeing left lane restrictions starting on Monday May 18th through May 21st.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the highway will see construction daily for patching and crack sealing. This will occur in Luzerne County between Exit 180 (Moosic) and Exit 165 (Mountain Top/Wilkes-Barre)

The Pennsylvania department of transportation asks for drivers to proceed with caution, follow the posted speed limit and turn on their headlights.

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Drivers can check the Pennsylvania DOT’s website for more information on planned and active construction projects at Projects Near You | Department of Transportation | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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