August 17, 2018 at 12:00 EDTPA DOH
As numerous locations across the eastern part of the state are dealing with the recovery and clean-up from widespread flooding, the Wolf Administration is urging residents to take safety precautions to protect their health during clean-up activities.
“After the recent storms that left flooding in numerous areas, many residents are taking steps to clean-up,” Governor Tom Wolf said. “We want to make sure that all Pennsylvanians who are involved in or assisting with clean-up operations are staying healthy and safe as they work to recover from the flooding.
August 17, 2018 at 12:00 EDTPA.gov
Today, Governor Tom Wolf signed a proclamation of disaster emergency for the commonwealth in response to a series of severe rain storms over the past week that caused flash flooding and ensuing damage to homes and businesses throughout much of north and central portions of the state. Governor Wolf has personally toured communities hit hard by the storms in Schuylkill, Bradford and Delaware counties.
August 14, 2018 at 16:22 EDTPennDOT
PennDOT has implemented a long-term detour on Route 44 in Montour County due to damage from the recent flooding.
August 14, 2018 at 16:18 EDTPennDOT
PennDOT has implemented a long-term detour on Route 4009 (Millville Road) in Columbia County due to damage from the recent flooding.
August 13, 2018 at 12:22 EDTBloomsburg PD
The Bloomsburg Police Department is providing notification to all residents who live in the “West End” of Bloomsburg of the potential for Fishing Creek to flood. Fishing Creek can be unpredictable under the heavy rain conditions we have experienced over the last several days.
All residents west of Railroad St. should be preparing to evacuate with short notice. Have personal items ready to go with the possibility of being away for up to 72 hours. Move valuables to a second story if possible. Residents should consider leaving now to reduce the possibility be caught unaware.
February 7, 2018 at 06:24 ESTPennDOT
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.
May 24, 2017 at 07:47 EDTPennDOT
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.
May 2, 2017 at 06:25 EDTPennDOT
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 near the intersection of Route 187.
Columbia County
Open as of 12:00 PM:
May 2, 2017 at 03:27 EDTPennDOT
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.
March 15, 2017 at 15:28 EDTPennDOT
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.
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