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Lane Restrictions This Week on I-80
Motorists who travel I-80 in both directions in Montour County are advised that there will be short single lane restrictions between mile markers 215 and 224 due to pavement core patching beginning Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 9 PM through Friday, March 17, 2017 at 6 AM, weather permitting. Motorists should be alert and drive with caution through the area. Motorists can check conditions on...
PennDOT Wed, Mar 15 [totalcount]
Stay Safe, Enjoy Winter Activities
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds Pennsylvanians of all ages to stay safe during the winter months, while driving or enjoying many outdoor activities. With variations in temperature and density of snow, outdoor activities and driving can become more dangerous than adults or children realize, leading to injury and even death. PennDOT District 3 reminds every one of...
PennDOT Wed, Mar 15 [totalcount]
Road Closures Due to Drifting Snow
Due to drifting snow, PennDOT has closed the following roads in Montour and Columbia Counties: Montour County Route 2016 (Schultz Road) west of Route 642 in Hemlock Township. Columbia County Route 4019 (Derrs Road) to Route 4017 (Columbia Hill Road) in Madison Township. Columbia Hill Road to Rishels Camp Road in Madison Township. Motorists should seek alternate routes....
PennDOT Wed, Mar 15 [totalcount]
Speed Limits Restored on Roadways in the Region
PennDOT has lifted the speed limit restrictions that were in place on roadways in the north central Pennsylvania region. Due to the winter storm impacting the region, speed limits were reduced Monday night to 45 mph on Interstate 80, Interstate 180 and Route 15 in the region. All speeds are restored to their usual posted limits in north central Pennsylvania. Motorists should continue to...
PennDOT Wed, Mar 15 [totalcount]
Motorists Should Avoid I-80 WB Rest Area
Motorists traveling westbound on Interstate 80 should avoid the rest area at mile marker 256 in Columbia County due to the large number of tractor-trailers parked at the facility. Because of the large number of vehicles parked at the rest area, snow removal has been difficult. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free...
PennDOT Tue, Mar 14 [totalcount]
I-80 EB Closed in Montour County
Motorists in Montour County are advised Interstate 80 eastbound is closed at mile 224 due to a multi-vehicle crash. A detour is in place using Routes 254 and 54. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access...
PennDOT Tue, Mar 14 [totalcount]
Slippery Conditions Continue on Interstate 80
Due to cold temperatures and continued precipitation, motorists traveling on Interstate 80, especially those coming from the western or central part of the state where snow has ended, are advised that road surfaces, bridge decks and overpasses will still be slippery. Motorists should drive with caution, slow down and allow for extra traveling distance between vehicles. PennDOT has been...
PennDOT Tue, Mar 14 [totalcount]
Vehicle and Speed Storm Restrictions Lifted
With the widespread winter storm impacting the state beginning to ease, Pennsylvania has lifted the vehicle and speed restrictions on Interstates west of Interstate 81. Impacted are Interstates 70, 99, 76 (the Pennsylvania Turnpike) between Bedford and Carlisle and 80 between Interstate 99 and Interstate 81. Vehicle and speed restrictions remain in place on Interstates east of Interstate 81...
PennDOT Tue, Mar 14 [totalcount]
Governor Wolf Announces Emergency Proclamation, Travel Restrictions Ahead of Winter Storm
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency in anticipation of a significant winter snowstorm that will impact the state starting Monday evening through late Tuesday, and announced PennDOT and the Turnpike will restrict speeds on interstates and some large commercial vehicular travel. Governor Wolf also announced that PennDOT will strategically deploy...
PA.gov Mon, Mar 13 [totalcount]
PennDOT Prepped for Winter Storm, Urges Motorists to Drive with Caution
With heavy snow forecast for tonight and tomorrow, PennDOT is advising motorists in north central Pennsylvania to take extra care when driving in winter weather. The department recommends refraining from all unnecessary travel. Those who must travel should slow down and drive according to conditions they encounter when the storm hits. Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, a speed restriction will...
PennDOT Mon, Mar 13 [totalcount]