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I-80 lane closures planned in Clinton County Nov. 2 through Thanksgiving

CLINTON CO. (WOLF) — PennDOT is planning lane closures on nearly 10 miles of Interstate 80 in Clinton County as crews prepare to repair pavement joints. The work will cover I-80 eastbound and westbound between mile markers 185 and 195. A contractor will close the left, or passing, lane in both directions Monday, Nov. 2, and Tuesday, Nov. 3, to set up traffic control devices. Joint repairs are scheduled to begin Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Clinton County, PA · 8d
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Study projects big traffic increase on Benner Pike corridor outside Bellefonte

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A busy stretch of Benner Pike outside Bellefonte is expected to see a major increase in traffic in the coming decades, according to a new study that also highlights crash trends and potential needs for future road improvements. At the Benner Pike and Paradise...

Bellefonte, PA · 9d
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Inside A Pennsylvania Mountain, This Old Coal Mine Takes Visitors 1,800 Feet Underground By Rail Car

An open mine car rolls 1,800 feet straight into the side of a mountain, and you get to ride in it. The air inside stays around 48 to 52 degrees all year long. Even in July, a jacket is the smartest thing you can pack. The tunnel was a working...

Ashland, PA · 10d
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PA Turnpike Commission Celebrates Completion of New Sections of Mon/Fayette Expressway

JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. — With construction crews putting the finishing touches on the new roadway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (Commission) celebrated the upcoming opening of the first two sections of the southern half of the Mon/Fayette Expressway PA Route 51 to I-376 Project today with local and state leaders.

Pennsylvania · 10d
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Uber and REFORM Alliance Team Up to Provide Easier Access to Employment and Training Opportunities

Uber is teaming up with REFORM Alliance, the probation and parole reform non-profit co-founded by Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, and others, to offer rides to individuals on probation and parole in Pennsylvania and Virginia to skilled-trades training, career opportunities, and union apprenticeships. The partnership, announced Thursday (Oct. 29), covers...

Virginia · 8d

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Driver finds metal shard in tire after traveling on Route 28

A driver who recently discovered a metal shard lodged in her tire is raising concerns about a possible return of the road hazard that damaged vehicles across the Alle-Kiski Valley earlier this year. Brittany Kristophel noticed her back passenger-side tire losing air while driving to work on Route 28. At...

Pennsylvania · 10d

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SEPTA updates work on railcars purchased from Montreal

PHILADELPHIA — The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is continuing work to modify 24 commuter railcars purchased from Montreal’s Exo and expects the equipment to be ready for operation in early 2027. SEPTA recently showed off the 30-year-old, Bombardier-built Comet II cars purchased from Exo for $8.58 million earlier this year [see “SEPTA buys railcars …,” [...] Read More...

Pennsylvania · 10d

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Pipe Replacement Project Planned This Week on Jerseytown Road

A pipe replacement project is planned this week on Jerseytown Road (Route 642) in Valley Township, Montour County. On Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30, drivers can expect single lane conditions with flagging between Valley View Road and Hess Hill Road, while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew replaces a pipe. Work will take place between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:30 PM, weather permitting.

Montour County, PA · 9d

WTAJ

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New PA bill increases required school bus stopping distance for drivers

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed legislation into law that aims to improve school bus safety by increasing the required stopping distance for drivers. Senate Bill 65, now Act 89 of 2026, strengthens Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law by increasing the required stopping distance from 10 feet to 15 feet when a […]

Pennsylvania · 10d

Skook News

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Interstate 81 Shutdown near Frackville Due to Crash

Interstate 81 northbound was closed at the Frackville exit as of 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2026 , following a crash near mile marker 125. The crash occurred around 12:45 p.m. in the northbound lanes. Medical Helicopter Requested As emergency personnel arrived, a medical helicopter was requested for at least one person who was reportedly ejected from a vehicle. Traffic Diverted at Frackville Exit Just after 1 p.m., fire police were requested to divert all northbound traffic off Interstate 81 at the Frackville exit. Additional details will be reported as information becomes available. UPDATE (1:35pm) Southbound Lanes closed at Mahanoy City Exit Fire police have also been requested to shutdown the southbound lanes at the Mahanoy City exit. The closure information reflects conditions reported as of 1:15 p.m. October 28. Traffic conditions may change.

Frackville, PA · 9d

NorthcentralPA.com

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Clinton County road maintenance set for week of Oct. 26

Lock Haven, Pa. — PennDOT will patch Route 144 and replace and clean pipes on two Clinton County roads from Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30. Flaggers will control traffic during daylight hours at each site and may use a pilot vehicle. When drivers meet a pilot vehicle with a "Pilot Car Follow Me" sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, they "must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass," according to PennDOT. Patching Route 144 between Sandy Run Road in Leidy Township and Stoney Run Road in Noyes Township, Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30. Pipe replacing and cleaning Route 2020 (Lusk Run Road) between Fair Point Road in Bald Eagle Township and Route 150 in the City of Lock Haven, Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30.All of Route 2022 (Sugar Run Road), Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30. "Controlling water flow is one of the most important aspects of maintaining pavements," PennDOT said in its release. Uncontrolled water flow damages both the pavement surface and the area under it. The schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, emergencies or other unforeseen interruptions. Drivers can

Clinton County, PA · 12d

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12 Pennsylvania Fall Train Rides With Views You Won’t Want To Miss

One railroad here has been carrying passengers since the 1830s, and its oldest-in-America title still holds today. Another runs on rails just three feet apart, built narrow on purpose for steep mountain country. I love that detail. Those old lines still haul people through creek valleys, gorges, and farm fields...

Pennsylvania · 13d

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Survey work brings flagging to Montgomery River Bridge

Montgomery, Pa. — Drivers should expect single-lane conditions with flagging on the Montgomery River Bridge the week of Monday, Oct. 26, as crews survey the bridge deck, PennDOT says. The bridge carries Route 54 over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Montgomery Borough, Lycoming County. Along with surveying the deck, the contractor will perform miscellaneous construction activities. The lane restrictions will be in place during daylight hours. "Drivers should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution," PennDOT said. J.D. Eckman, Inc. is the prime contractor for the $1.9 million bridge rehabilitation project. Work includes removing a portion of the existing concrete deck overlay and replacing it with a new concrete overlay, curb repairs, replacing expansion joint seal materials to protect the ends of the existing steel beams from water and salt, minor bridge approach roadway work, and line painting. More information about the Route 54 bridge rehabilitation project in Montgomery Borough and Muncy Creek Township is available on the PennDOT project page . Travelers can check conditions on major roads at 511PA.com , by calling 5-1-1, or through the 511PA smartphone app.

Lycoming County, PA · 12d

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Lewisburg Studies Restoring Railroad Bridge For Railtrail

LEWISBURG — An old railroad bridge across the Susquehanna River could become a new connection for pedestrians and bicyclists. The Daily Item reports Lewisburg Neighborhoods has commissioned a $65,000 engineering study of the former railroad crossing between Lewisburg and Montandon. Executive Director Debra Sulai says engineers will evaluate the...

Lewisburg, PA · 15d

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Pa. 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 · 13d

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Jefferson County Student Takes Third Place in Pennsylvania School Bus Safety Contest

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) recognizes young artists along with school bus drivers who won the statewide 2026 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and Driver Safety competitions. The ten winners of the poster contest are from schools in Allegheny, Bucks, Centre, Jefferson, Monroe, and Northampton counties, while winners of the school bus driving competition are from Berks, Chester, and Lancaster counties.

Pennsylvania · 14d

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PennDOT Plans Paving Work Near Bucknell University

EAST BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, UNION COUNTY — PennDOT crews are scheduled to pave portions of Route 15 southbound and Furnace Road today (10/23). On Route 15, the right lane will be restricted between Cardinal Street and Furnace Road, about two miles south of Bucknell University. Furnace Road traffic will also...

Lewisburg, PA · 15d

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Upcoming lane restrictions for Route 15

TIOGA COUNTY, Pa. (WETM) – According to a release from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), lanes will be restricted in both directions of I-99/Route 15 in Lawrence Township for a paving project.  On Friday, Oct. 23, and Monday, Oct. 26, the project contractor will pave before the bridges over the Cowanesque River near the […]

Tioga County, PA · 15d

Berks Weekly

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Berks County school bus driver recognized among top performers in statewide safety competition

A Berks County school bus driver was among three drivers recognized by the Shapiro Administration Wednesday for their performance in Pennsylvania’s annual School Bus Driver Safety Competition. Pamela Little, a driver with Krise Transportation in Berks County, earned third place in the conventional bus category during the 47th State...

Berks County, PA · 16d