​Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced roadwork will begin in April on Route 219 between Ridgway Township in Elk County and Lafayette Township in McKean County. Roadway repairs, resurfacing and paving, and drainage and guiderail updates will be performed in order to improve safety and ride quality for motorists traveling on the corridor.  

 Work on Route 219 is slated to begin on April 1, south of Lewis Run in McKean County, and on April 8, from Ridgway to Johnsonburg. Single lane closures with flaggers will be utilized for traffic control. Workers will be in the roadway and motorists are advised to be alert for sudden stops. Motorists are asked to use caution in the area, to be prepared for traffic delays, and not to follow trucks into the closed lane as they deliver material.

 This project involves roadway reconstruction, paving, drainage improvements, installation of guiderail, placement of pavement markings, and related tasks. Glenn O. Hawbaker is the contractor on this $5.2 million project.

 Project completion is estimated for late October 2024. All work and scheduling is weather dependent.