From Monday through Aug. 17, PennDOT, Buckle Up Pennsylvania and police departments across the state are conducting Operation Nightlife, an enforcement effort aimed at increasing seatbelt use between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Mercer County roads set for paving, resurfacing

MERCER COUNTY — PennDOT announced road projects under way or soon to begin in the county.

• Interstate 79 — Bituminous patching, centerline joint rehabilitation, and line painting that will result in lane restrictions. Work is set to be finished by late August. HRI Inc. of State College is performing the work for $595,000 with all funds coming from the state.

• Dock Street between Connelly Boulevard and state Route 718 in Sharon — paving.

• Mercer Avenue, between Maple Drive and U.S. Route 62 in Hermitage — paving.

• Pulaski Road, between the Lawrence County line and state Route 18 in Shenango Township — paving.

• Bedford Road, between county line and state Route 718 in Shenango Township — paving.

• Bestwick Road, between state Route 318 and U.S. Route 62 in East Lackawannock Township — paving.

Traffic will be restricted with flag-person-controlled lane restrictions during daylight hours. Wide loads will be detoured.

Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., Grove City, will perform the work for $1.8 million, with all funding coming from the state.