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I-80 EB Closed at Mifflinville in Columbia County Due to Tractor-Trailer Crash
Update 10:40 am... I-80 eastbound is now open. The crash scene has been cleared. Motorists traveling on Interstate 80 in north central Pennsylvania are advised that the eastbound lanes of the interstate are closed at Exit 242 (Mifflinville) in Columbia County due to a tractor trailer crash at mile 248 in Luzerne County. A blue arrow detour is in effect at Exit 242 (SR-339 to SR-93 to I-80...
PennDOT Mon, Feb 22 [totalcount]
Speed Restriction Lifted on I-80 in North Central Pennsylvania
The speed restriction placed on Interstate 80 in north central Pennsylvania has been lifted. On Monday, PennDOT temporarily reduced the speed limit on Interstate 80 in Union, Northumberland, Montour and Columbia counties to 45 miles per hour. PennDOT crews will continue treating roadways in the region until precipitation stops and roads are clear. PennDOT asks motorists to give plow...
PennDOT Tue, Feb 16 [totalcount]
Motorists Advised to be Alert for Icy Road Conditions
PennDOT crews continue to treat roads throughout north central Pennsylvania. Although there will be winter services on all state roads in the region, PennDOT reminds motorists that freezing rain is causing icy areas on roadways, especially on bridges and overpasses. Motorists are asked to slow down, be alert and drive with caution. Give PennDOT plow truck drivers plenty of room to operate...
PennDOT Tue, Feb 16 [totalcount]
Speed Restriction Continues on I-80 in Pennsylvania
Due to continuing winter road conditions, a speed restriction placed on Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania remains in effect. PennDOT yesterday temporarily reduced the speed limit on Interstate 80 to 45 miles per hour. Motorists should drive with caution. Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and...
PennDOT Tue, Feb 16 [totalcount]
Speed Reduced to 45 MPH on I-80 in North Central PA
Due to extreme winter road conditions, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on Interstate 80 to 45 miles per hour in north central Pennsylvania. Motorists should drive with caution. Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the...
PennDOT Mon, Feb 15 [totalcount]
PennDOT Advises Motorists in North Central PA to be Alert for Icy Road Conditions
Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised to drive with care and be alert for unexpected icy conditions on area roadways this weekend. With snow squalls in the forecast and a cold front moving into the region, there is a potential for whiteout conditions and drifting snow which can decrease visibility and create slick pavement surfaces. Although PennDOT will be treating roads in the...
PennDOT Fri, Feb 12 [totalcount]
Pennsylvanians Urged to Use Extreme Caution
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania officials are urging everyone to take extra precautions in the coming days to prevent serious health issues as an arctic front is poised to bring frigid temperatures and dangerous wind chills of up to -30 degrees to some areas of the commonwealth beginning Friday and lasting throughout the weekend. “My advice to Pennsylvanians is to stay home if at all possible...
PA DOH Fri, Feb 12 [totalcount]
I-80 WB Closed in Northumberland County by Vehicle Crash
Motorists in Northumberland County are advised that Interstate 80 westbound is closed between mile 215 (Limestoneville) and mile 212 (Milton) due to a crash involving multiple vehicles. A detour is in place using Route 254 west at Limestoneville to Route 147 north at Milton to I-80 west. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which...
PennDOT Tue, Feb 9 [totalcount]
Speed Reduced to 45 MPH on I-80 in North Central PA
Due to extreme winter road conditions, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on Interstate 80 to 45 miles per hour in north central Pennsylvania. Motorists should drive with caution. Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the...
PennDOT Sat, Jan 23 [totalcount]
Governor Wolf, State Officials Provide Update on Winter Storm Preparations, Resident Safety
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf and state officials are urging Pennsylvanians to pay close attention to weather forecasts and take steps to be ready for the first snowstorm of 2016, and one of the most significant widespread storms to impact the state in several years. Governor Wolf has declared a state of emergency to ensure state agencies can respond with resources as quickly as possible...
PennDOT Thu, Jan 21 [totalcount]