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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]
Pennsylvania Prepares for Winter Weather
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today reminded Pennsylvanians to prepare for the coming winter weather, and assured residents that state agencies are taking steps to ensure they and local communities are ready to respond and prepared for the worst. “State agencies are taking proactive steps to ensure Pennsylvania is ready for the incoming winter weather and Pennsylvanians should take their...
PA.gov Sun, Mar 12 [totalcount]
Super Load Move to be Completed Tonight in North Central PA
A super load move through several north central Pennsylvania counties is scheduled to be completed tonight, Monday, February 20, in north central Pennsylvania. The move originated from Waverly NY, and is being transported to the Moxie Power Plant east of Berwick in Luzerne County. The load is classified as a super load due to its weight and dimensions. It weighs more than 900,000 pounds,...
PennDOT Mon, Feb 20 [totalcount]
Super Load Move Resumes Tonight in North Central PA
Note: See Monday update for latest information. A super load move through several north central Pennsylvania counties is scheduled to resume tonight, Sunday, February 19, in north central Pennsylvania. The move originated from Waverly NY, and is to be transported to the Moxie Power Plant east of Berwick in Luzerne County. The load is classified as a super load due to its weight and...
PennDOT Sun, Feb 19 [totalcount]
Super Load Move Resumes Tonight in North Central PA
Note: See Monday update for latest information. A super load move through several north central Pennsylvania counties is scheduled to resume tonight, Saturday, February 18, in north central Pennsylvania. The move originated from Waverly NY, and is to be transported to the Moxie Power Plant east of Berwick in Luzerne County. The load is classified as a super load due to its weight and...
PennDOT Sat, Feb 18 [totalcount]
Super Load Move Tonight in North Central PA
Note: See Monday update for latest information. A super load that will move through several north central Pennsylvania counties is scheduled to begin tonight, Wednesday, February 15, in north central Pennsylvania. The move will originate from Waverly NY, and will be transported to the Moxie Power Plant east of Berwick in Luzerne County. The load is classified as a super load due to its...
PennDOT Wed, Feb 15 [totalcount]
PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits on Area Roadways
Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on interstates and other roadways in the region. PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on Interstate 80, Interstate 180 and other roadways in the region. Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s...
PennDOT Thu, Feb 9 [totalcount]
Speed Limits Restored on Roadways in the Region
PennDOT has lifted the speed limit restrictions that were in place on roadways in the region. Due to the winter storm impacting the region, speed limits were reduced yesterday to 45 mph on Interstate 80 and Interstate 180. All speeds are restored to their usual posted limits. Motorists should continue to drive with caution due to freezing conditions that continue to exist throughout the...
PennDOT Tue, Jan 31 [totalcount]
PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits on Several Area Roadways
UPDATE: Speed Limits Restored on Roadways in the Region Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the north central Pennsylvania region. PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on Interstate 80 and Interstate 180. Although PennDOT crews have...
PennDOT Tue, Jan 31 [totalcount]
PennDOT Warns Motorists to be Alert for Blowing or Drifting Snow
With wintry winds and snow in the forecast today through late afternoon, PennDOT is reminding motorists in north central Pennsylvania to slow down, pay attention and use caution on area roadways, especially during snow squalls that may occur. Motorists always should be alert for sudden squalls which can strike with little or no warning and quickly cause roads to become snow covered. Heavy...
PennDOT Mon, Jan 30 [totalcount]