Sewer project drags on in Linglestown

The sewer-line replacement project happening east of the historic village of Linglestown along Route 39 is progressing slower than expected and most likely won’t wrap up for another three weeks.

Work on the project has been slowed due to PennDOT only allowing the contractor to close a small section of the road from 9 pm to 5 am, said Lower Paxton Twp. sewer department spokesman Jim Wetzel.

According to a Gazette reader, the contractor has shut down the road prior to 9 pm a couple times this week. The early road closure is happening either because PennDOT altered the road-closure permit, or the contractor is jumping the gun to quicken the pace of work.