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PennDOT Reduces Speed Limit on Route 15, I-80, I-180
4:30 PM Update: Speed limits have been restored on Route 15 and Interstates 80 and 180 in north central Pennsylvania.​ Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on Route 15 and Interstates 80 and 180 in the north central region. PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph...
PennDOT Wed, Feb 7 [totalcount]
I-80 WB Closed in Montour County
11 AM update: I-80 WB in Montour County is now open. Motorists traveling on Interstate 80 are advised that the interstate’s westbound lanes are closed due to a tractor-trailer rollover. The incident occurred at mile 218 just west of the westbound rest area. A red detour is in place using Route 54 at Danville to Route 254 at Washingtonville to I-80 westbound at Limestoneville. Motorists...
PennDOT Wed, May 24 [totalcount]
Multiple Road Closures Due to Flooding or Downed Tree/Utilities
Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised there are multiple road closures this morning due to flooding or downed trees and utilities. The following is the 7:00 p.m. list of closures: Bradford County Open as of 10:30 AM: Route 2001 (Sugar Hill Road) in Wilmont Township near the Wyoming County line. Open as of 7:00 PM: Route 1055 (Battle Creek Road) in Rome Borough...
PennDOT Tue, May 2 [totalcount]
I-80 Closed by Vehicle Crash
Update: I-80 has reopened in both directions. Motorists traveling on Interstate 80 are advised the interstate is closed in both directions between Exit 242 (Mainville/Mifflinville) in Columbia County and Exit 256 (Conyngham/Nescopeck) in Luzerne County due to a tractor-trailer crash. A detour is in effect. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www....
PennDOT Tue, May 2 [totalcount]
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]