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Project Resumes Next Week on I-80 in Montour County
A multi-year, $30 million project is set to resume next week on Interstate 80 in Montour County. On Monday, March 21, prime contractor Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. will set up traffic control devices in the westbound lanes of the interstate from the Columbia County line to the Danville/Route 54 Interchange. On Tuesday, Wednesday and possibly Thursday, the contractor will mill and fill rumble...
PennDOT Thu, Mar 17 [totalcount]
I-80 EB Passing Lane Closed East of Lightstreet
6:45 PM Update... Both lanes of I-80 EB are now open. Motorists in Columbia County are advised that the passing lane of Interstate 80 eastbound is closed just east of Light Street. Motorists should be alert for slow-moving traffic and drive with caution through the area. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and...
PennDOT Mon, Feb 29 [totalcount]
Officers Attempt to Stop Vehicle, Flees at 100 MPH
Bloomsburg Police attempted to stop a vehicle driving erratically around 2:00 AM Sunday, resulting in a high-speed pursuit with speeds reaching around 100 MPH. The driver fled towards Catawissa on SR-487, eventually leaving the roadway at the top of Riverhill Dr to attempt losing officers in a field. Officers described the driver as being dangerous with the vehicle. Officers from Bloomsburg...
CCS Sun, Feb 28 [totalcount]
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]