The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that at 9:00 PM Monday night, April 15, weather permitting, bridge painting crews will begin work on the East Mohler Church Road bridge over U.S. 222 in Ephrata Township, Lancaster County.

PennDOT advises travelers that they may encounter short-term nighttime single-lane traffic restrictions over the next two months between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM on U.S. 222 near the bridge work in the Ephrata area.

PennDOT advises that starting May 15, and continuing through November 22, motorists should expect long-term single-lane restrictions during bridge rehab work on mainline U.S. 222 beginning in the southbound lanes over Glenwood Drive and Pleasant Valley Road.

Travelers are reminded to be alert for roadway construction operations, to obey work zone signs, and to slow down when approaching and traveling through work zones for their safety as well as for the safety of the road crews.