The PA 147 Expressway
I-80 & I-180 Interchange Construction
August 2002

Timothy Reichard 8/11/02

Northbound on PA 147, just past the PA 254 interchange. The third of the three new bridges is here over Red Hill Road.

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A closer view of the new bridge, completed 2001.

Timothy Reichard 8/11/02

Before PA 147 meets I-80 and I-180, the super-2 becomes a four lane, interstate-standard freeway. This is the original freeway.

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PA 147 gains a grassy median.

Timothy Reichard 8/11/02

Separate from the PA 147 upgrade, I-80 is being widened to 6 lanes from US 15 east across the West Branch Susquehanna River to PA 147 & I-180. Reconstruction of the cloverleaf interchanges with US 15 and PA 147 & I-180 will be finished in October 2002 as part of the project.

Timothy Reichard 8/11/02

Rounding the bend, a few ramps to/from I-80 are closed. PA 147 ends just ahead.

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The overpasses ahead are reconstructed and carry I-80.

Timothy Reichard 8/11/02

PA 147 ends at I-80. I-180 begins here, taking up PA 147 old, temporary routing all the way to Williamsport.

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Another view of the construction.

Timothy Reichard 8/11/02

The new eastbound I-80 overpass is nearing completion. Many blue shields can be seen ahead.