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State College Seeking Speed Limit Reduction on Park Avenue

State College is looking to reduce the speed limit from 35 mph to 25 mph on an approximately half-mile section of Park Avenue. Borough staff determined that the stretch of Park Avenue between North Atherton Street and Shortlidge Road along the northern edge of the Penn State campus appears to meet the definition of a residence district in the state vehicle code eligible for a 25 mph limit posting, transportation engineer Ron Seybert told the State College Transportation Commission on Tuesday. Borough Manager Tom Fountaine has sent a letter to PennDOT requesting a review, which has been forwarded to the department's traffic unit that performs such studies, Seybert said. "It is a state route so they would have to do that investigation to determine if it meets that criteria as a residence district," he said. "If so, then it would be eligible to be posted at 25mph." Transportation Commission Chair Hugh Mose said the speed limit on Park Avenue within the borough limits has been a matter of interest for the commission at least since a Penn State graduate student was killed by a speeding driver three years ago . Ahmed M. Alqubaisi was driving at an unsafe speed along

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Pennsylvania Budgets $219.5 Million for Winter Road Operations

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has budgeted more than $219.5 million for winter highway maintenance and is expanding automated weather warnings and navigation alerts as state transportation officials prepare for a season following nearly 9,000 crashes on snow- and ice-covered roads last winter. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll,...

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Turnpike, officials to remind drivers to ‘Move Over’ this weekend

(WHTM) — This weekend, state officials will recognize National Move Over Day and remind drivers of the importance of slowing down and moving over for emergency responders and more. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has National Move Over Day events planned at five service plazas statewide on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]

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mindfullyamerican.com

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9 Pennsylvania Roads Drivers Love to Hate, and Why the East and West Never Agree

Picture the same slow merge, the same brake lights and a whole state of drivers grumbling about different ones. Pennsylvania drivers rarely agree on which road is the worst. Here’s a tour of the stretches that test your patience, and why eastern and western drivers pick different winners. Note:...

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7 Pennsylvania Driving Laws Most Drivers Have Never Heard Of

You know to stop at red lights and buckle up. But Pennsylvania’s rulebook has some lesser-known laws, and you could be breaking one without knowing it. These are the Pennsylvania driving laws most drivers have never heard of. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Traffic laws and...

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WBRE

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One dead, transported to hospital after Route 522 crash

WEST BEAVER TWP., SYNDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) confirmed a woman has died in a multi car crash that occurred in West Beaver Township on Saturday. Fire police responded to the scene of a multi car crash which occurred around 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Snyder Avenue (Route 3012) and the […]

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State College

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PennDOT announces this week’s Centre County work schedule

CENTRE COUNTY — The state Dept. of Transportation recently announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Centre County for this week. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and while crews were off Monday to observe the Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday, the scope of work in Centre County for the coming week is as follows:

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tristatealert.com

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Chambersburg Borough Announces W. Washington St. Detour Associated With Improvements At Southgate Shopping Center

As storm sewer system improvements associated with the Southgate Redevelopment Progress are progressing on schedule, the Borough would like to alert vehicle operators and pedestrians to the forthcoming W. Washington St. detour. Starting on Monday, October 19, 2026, construction activity will begin on W. Washington St. that will require a...

Chambersburg, PA · 24d

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PennDOT targets Halloween reopening for Mt. Airy Drive bridge after months-long project

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — PennDOT said the closure of Mt. Airy Drive in Richland Township, Cambria County, is tentatively scheduled to end October 31. The road has been closed for a more than $2 million bridge rehabilitation project over Route 219. Drivers are using a 2.9-mile detour, while...

Cambria County, PA · 23d

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Chambersburg approves five-year cash transportation contract despite spending concerns

CHAMBERSBURG — Chambersburg Borough Council has approved a five-year agreement with Loomis for a cash-handling and transportation system, despite one council member’s concerns about the expense. The agreement, approved in a 7-1 vote during Monday night’s meeting, covers rental of a smart safe and cash transportation services three...

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Pennsylvania Unveils Winter Road Safety Upgrades, Snow Removal Plans

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania transportation and emergency management officials are preparing for the upcoming winter season, with more than $219 million budgeted for statewide road maintenance operations and new tools designed to alert drivers to hazardous conditions. Officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania Emergency Management...

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Franklin County Free Press

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Chambersburg Borough Announces W. Washington St. Detour Associated With Improvements At Southgate Shopping Center

As storm sewer system improvements associated with the Southgate Redevelopment Progress are progressing on schedule, the Borough would like to alert vehicle operators and pedestrians to the forthcoming W. Washington St. detour. Starting on Monday, October 19, 2026, construction activity will begin on W. Washington St. that will require a...

Chambersburg, PA · 24d

spectrumnews1.com

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Ohio State Highway Patrol worked with other states to reduce unsafe driving on I-70

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol engaged in a campaign focused on reducing unsafe driving behaviors along Interstate 70, leading to increased citations and arrests. From Friday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 11, troopers from Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania increased patrol of I-70, issuing 821 citations for...

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Wellsboro Gazette

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PennDOT seeks proposals for innovative projects to improve transportation

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Office of Public-Private Partnerships announced that it is accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector through Oct. 31. Instructions on how to submit a project and information on the unsolicited proposal review process can be found on the state’s P3 website. PennDOT...

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AAA: Gas Prices Drop in Western Pa. but National Average Remains at Record High for Autumn

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Gas prices are six cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.577 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Venango County drivers are paying an average of $4.599 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. In Clarion County, the standard price is $4.535. Forest County drivers are paying an average of $4.614 a gallon.

Venango County, PA · 24d

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Expect Delays on I-95 During Thursday Bridge Demolition in Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge demolition will occur this week on northbound I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia under the $355.3 million I-95/BR3 project to widen and reconstruct northbound I-95 between Wheatsheaf Lane to just north of Margaret Street. Drivers are advised of the following travel restriction:

Philadelphia, PA · 24d

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School bus drivers, districts struggle with high diesel prices, fear future of small companies

Near record-high diesel prices have some school bus drivers questioning how long the wheels will still go 'round. Diesel costs almost $3 more per gallon than one year ago. That means it costs $36 more for fuel to drive 100 miles than it did last year. Buses travel about seven miles on one gallon of diesel. Depending on the contract with a school district, the driver or company may be responsible for paying the increase.

Pennsylvania · 24d

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Pennsylvania Unveils Winter Road Safety Upgrades, Snow Removal Plans

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania transportation and emergency management officials are preparing for the upcoming winter season, with more than $219 million budgeted for statewide road maintenance operations and new tools designed to alert drivers to hazardous conditions. Officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania Emergency Management...

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