CLEARFIELD — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that surface treatment operations, more commonly known as “tar and chip,” will result in delays on two Potter County roads next week.

Weather permitting, PennDOT Potter County Maintenance crews plan to complete operations on all of Phoenix Road (Route 1005) in Hector and Pike townships and all of Sunny Side Road/Shay Town Road (Route 4017) in Sharon Township.

Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours, which PennDOT anticipates will cause significant delays. The department urges drivers to reduce their speed on roads that have received this treatment during the curing period or to consider alternate routes.

This maintenance treatment seals the road surface to keep water out, restores the surface friction, enhances traction and extends the pavement life between resurfacings.