Periodic lane closures are expected on Route 422 as crews begin work on constructing a north shore access to Moraine State Park this week.

The work, to improve access to Moraine State Park’s North Shore in Muddy Creek and Worth townships is expected to be completed by the fall of 2018.

Deborah Casadei, public information officer for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, said no permanent lane closures will be needed for the duration of the projects, but drivers can expect periodic lane closures on Route 422 while the work is being completed.

Work on the project includes construction of a new loop ramp from Route 422 East to West Park Road, replacement of the exiting Route 8002 ramp with a new two-way road, extension of the left-turn lane from the Interstate-79/Route 422 interchange to I-79 North, installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Route 422 and the I-79 south ramps, and other miscellaneous construction, according to a PennDOT press release.

A full report will appear in the Butler Eagle.