Ramp Closures Continue at I-80/Route 42 Interchange in Hemlock Township, Columbia County

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of overnight ramp closures on Interstate 80 at Exit 232 (Route 42 / Buckhorn) in Hemlock Township, Columbia County. This project is part of a multi-year reconstruction and resurfacing project on Interstate 80 in Columbia County.

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, the contractor will begin work on the entrance and exit ramps at the Interstate 80 / Route 42 interchange (Exit 232 / Buckhorn). Motorists can expect the below closures.

Traffic Impacts
• Interstate 80 west exit ramp to Route 42 will be closed. A detour using Exit 236 (Route 487/Bloomsburg), Route 487 south (Lightstreet Road), Route 11 south (Main Street) in the Town of Bloomsburg, Route 42 north to Interstate 80 west will be in place.

Work includes final paving and line painting on the interchange ramps. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, watch for stopped or slow-moving vehicle, and drive with caution.

New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Inc. is the prime contractor for this $11.1 million reconstruction and resurfacing project. Work includes shoulder reconstruction, roadway resurfacing, structure preservation, signing, and other miscellaneous work. Work on this project is anticipated to be completed in June of 2025.

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