Lane closures expected as PennDOT resurfaces Veree Rd., Rising Sun Ave,, Kelly Drive next week

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will conduct resurfacing operations next week on sections of Veree Road, Rising Sun Avenue, and Kelly Drive in Philadelphia, part of an ongoing effort to repair and repave more than 200 miles of state highways across the five-county region.

Motorists should prepare for lane closures and possible delays during both daytime and overnight hours:

• Veree Road (Bustleton Avenue to Oxford Avenue) — Lane closures for milling and inlet/manhole repair from Monday, August 18, through Friday, August 22, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and 8 p.m.–6 a.m.
• Rising Sun Avenue (Cottman Avenue to U.S. 1) — Lane closures for milling from Monday, August 18, through Friday, August 22, 8 p.m.–6 a.m.; and inlet/manhole repair from Wednesday, August 20, through Friday, August 22, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Kelly Drive (25th Street to Ridge Avenue) — Lane closures for inlet/manhole repair from Wednesday, August 20, through Friday, August 22, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

PennDOT advises drivers to allow extra travel time, as backups and delays are likely. Work schedules are weather dependent.

The resurfacing work involves milling, repairing inlets and manholes, and repaving with asphalt to improve safety and provide smoother rides for motorists.

Real-time traffic conditions are available at 511PA.com, through the 511PA smartphone app, by calling 5-1-1, or via PennDOT’s regional alerts on X (formerly Twitter).