WEST EARL TWP, PA — Drivers using southbound Route 222 in Lancaster County should plan extra time this weekend as bridge work closes the right lane and shoulder over North Church Street from Friday night, August 21, through early Monday, August 24.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Southbound Route 222 at the bridge over North Church Street, including the deceleration lane for the Route 772 (Brownstown/Rothsville) Exit
- Dates: Friday, August 21, through Monday, August 24; some restrictions continue through the following week
- Times: 7:00 PM Friday – 6:00 AM Monday
- Reason: Bridge expansion dam work
The right lane and shoulder of southbound Route 222 will close continuously from 7:00 PM Friday until 6:00 AM Monday while crews work on expansion dams on the bridge over North Church Street.
The deceleration lane leading to the southbound Route 222 off-ramp for Route 772 (Brownstown/Rothsville) will also close during the weekend work. The exit itself will remain open.
The right travel lane is scheduled to reopen Monday morning, but the right shoulder and deceleration lane restrictions will remain in place through the following week…