The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists that an overnight, 1.7-mile detour will be in place next week for northbound traffic on Route 219 at the ramp for Route 56 west in Richland Township, Cambria County.
From 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM beginning Monday, April 21, 2025, traffic on Route 219 north seeking access to Route 56 west will follow detour signs to the Galleria Drive exit, then turn left onto Galleria Drive, and follow the detour signs to Route 219 south to Route 56 west. The Route 56 west ramp will be open daily to traffic from Route 219 north from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
As always, PennDOT stresses extra caution in all work zones. Motorists should drive slowly, eliminate all distractions, and stay alert for direction from advanced signage.
HRI, Inc., State College, Pa., is the contractor for the $3,392,536 project to replace deteriorating concrete and apply high-friction surface treatment to several ramps in Richland Township.
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