“This project puts Pennsylvania on the map for innovative, accelerated construction. While the closure is short-term, the benefits will last for generations,” PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said in a statement. “We encourage all travelers to use 511PA for real-time updates and detour times so they can move through the area efficiently.”

PennDOT expects heavy delays throughout the duration of thge project and has advises people to work from home or use alternate routes as able.