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Hotline to Coordinate Volunteers for Flood Clean-Up
Governor Tom Wolf today said a public inquiry hotline is now available to citizens who need assistance cleaning up after devastating flooding in central and eastern Pennsylvania. “We’re working with volunteer organizations that have offered to help residents in these communities,” said Governor Wolf. “I know that some of these survivors have been hit multiple times in the last few weeks, and...
PA.gov Fri, Aug 17 [totalcount]
Residents Urged to Take Safety Precautions as Flooding Clean-up Continues
As numerous locations across the eastern part of the state are dealing with the recovery and clean-up from widespread flooding, the Wolf Administration is urging residents to take safety precautions to protect their health during clean-up activities. “After the recent storms that left flooding in numerous areas, many residents are taking steps to clean-up,” Governor Tom Wolf said. “We want to...
PA DOH Fri, Aug 17 [totalcount]
Recent Flooding Declared a Disaster
Today, Governor Tom Wolf signed a proclamation of disaster emergency for the commonwealth in response to a series of severe rain storms over the past week that caused flash flooding and ensuing damage to homes and businesses throughout much of north and central portions of the state. Governor Wolf has personally toured communities hit hard by the storms in Schuylkill, Bradford and Delaware...
PA.gov Fri, Aug 17 [totalcount]
Long-Term Detour on Route 44 in Montour County
PennDOT has implemented a long-term detour on Route 44 in Montour County due to damage from the recent flooding. Route 44 is closed between Sportsmans Road and Gearhart Road in Anthony Township. The detour is Route 54, Route 1006 (Preserve Road) and Route 1003 (PP and L Road). The department currently is assessing the extent of the damage to the road and will evaluate any repairs that need...
PennDOT Tue, Aug 14 [totalcount]
Long-Term Detour on Millville Road
PennDOT has implemented a long-term detour on Route 4009 (Millville Road) in Columbia County due to damage from the recent flooding. Millville Road is closed between Route 42 in Hemlock Township and Route 11 in the Town of Bloomsburg due to damage to a bridge. A detour is in place using Route 42 and Route 11. The department currently is assessing the extent of the damage to the road and...
PennDOT Tue, Aug 14 [totalcount]
Bloomsburg: Flooding Precautions
The Bloomsburg Police Department is providing notification to all residents who live in the “West End” of Bloomsburg of the potential for Fishing Creek to flood. Fishing Creek can be unpredictable under the heavy rain conditions we have experienced over the last several days. ​All residents west of Railroad St. should be preparing to evacuate with short notice. Have personal items ready to go...
Bloomsburg PD Mon, Aug 13 [totalcount]
PennDOT Reduces Speed Limit on Route 15, I-80, I-180
4:30 PM Update: Speed limits have been restored on Route 15 and Interstates 80 and 180 in north central Pennsylvania.​ Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on Route 15 and Interstates 80 and 180 in the north central region. PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph...
PennDOT Wed, Feb 7 [totalcount]
I-80 WB Closed in Montour County
11 AM update: I-80 WB in Montour County is now open. Motorists traveling on Interstate 80 are advised that the interstate’s westbound lanes are closed due to a tractor-trailer rollover. The incident occurred at mile 218 just west of the westbound rest area. A red detour is in place using Route 54 at Danville to Route 254 at Washingtonville to I-80 westbound at Limestoneville. Motorists...
PennDOT Wed, May 24 [totalcount]
Multiple Road Closures Due to Flooding or Downed Tree/Utilities
Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised there are multiple road closures this morning due to flooding or downed trees and utilities. The following is the 7:00 p.m. list of closures: Bradford County Open as of 10:30 AM: Route 2001 (Sugar Hill Road) in Wilmont Township near the Wyoming County line. Open as of 7:00 PM: Route 1055 (Battle Creek Road) in Rome Borough...
PennDOT Tue, May 2 [totalcount]
I-80 Closed by Vehicle Crash
Update: I-80 has reopened in both directions. Motorists traveling on Interstate 80 are advised the interstate is closed in both directions between Exit 242 (Mainville/Mifflinville) in Columbia County and Exit 256 (Conyngham/Nescopeck) in Luzerne County due to a tractor-trailer crash. A detour is in effect. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www....
PennDOT Tue, May 2 [totalcount]