Skip to content Skip to navigation

Local News

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]
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]