Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by a roundtable discussion in Montour County today to find out how officials hope to solve the problem.
A Central Pennsylvania group hosts a Coffee and Camaraderie event for veterans to connect and share stories.
DANVILLE — As of late last week, the Montour County Sheriff’s Office has the authority to “perform specified immigration officer functions,” according to ICE’s 287(g) program.
Motorists who travel Interstate 80 westbound in Columbia and Montour Counties are advised the highway is closed west of the Exit 232 (Buckhorn) due to a multi-vehicle crash.
Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised numerous roads are closed due to high winds that caused downed trees, utility poles and wires.
PennDOT has implemented a long-term detour on Route 44 in Montour County due to damage from the recent flooding.
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.
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:
Open as of 7:00 PM:
Columbia County
Open as of 12:00 PM:
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.
Due to drifting snow, PennDOT has closed the following roads in Montour and Columbia Counties:
Montour County
Columbia County
Motorists should seek alternate routes.
