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NorthcentralPA.com

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Route 104 reopens in Perry Township, Snyder County

Montoursville, Pa. — Route 104 in Perry Township, Snyder County, is open again, PennDOT District 3 said in an update this morning. The road had been closed between Route 35 in Mount Pleasant Mills and Martin Brothers Road (Route 2006) in Perry Township because of fire department activity, according to the district. Detours had been in place for southbound traffic via Route 35 and Routes 11 and 15, for northbound cars via Martin Brothers Road and for large commercial trucks south of Mount Pleasant Mills via Route 104 south and Routes 11 and 15. The update did not say when the road first closed or how long the fire department activity lasted. Travelers can check conditions on major roads at 511PA.com .

Snyder County, PA · 2d

abc27 News

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I-83 bridge project draws low bid of $1.3 billion, PennDOT says

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The bids are in to replace the I-83 John Harris Memorial South Bridge and it’ll cost a pretty penny. PennDOT announced the apparent low bidder to replace the aging bridge spanning the Susquehanna River between Harrisburg and Lemoyne. A joint venture between Joseph E. Fay Company and New Enterprise Stone and […]

Harrisburg, PA · 21h

Yahoo!

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Abandoned Pa. rail corridor gets new life as trail with scenic 400-foot bridge to cross

A former railroad corridor that once carried coal trains through northeastern Pennsylvania has been transformed into a recreational trail more than four decades after public money was first committed to preserving the property. The new North Pocono Trail follows 3.2 miles of the former Erie and Wyoming Railroad corridor between...

Lackawanna County, PA · 2d
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Williamsport mayor, PennDOT announce stop sign installation at busy intersection

Williamsport, Pa. — PennDOT and The City of Williamsport announced today that a stop sign will be installed on the southbound lane of Market Street at the intersection with Washington Boulevard. A PennDOT maintenance crew is scheduled to install the stop sign next week while the contractor for the City of Williamsport installs the pavement markings. Drivers can expect lane restrictions between Hepburn Street and Washington Boulevard during daylight hours. The stop sign is being installed at this location after a PennDOT traffic study determined that it is warranted at this intersection. Once the stop sign is in place, all approaches to the intersection will be required to stop, and standard right-of-way rules will apply. Right-of-way will be determined by order of arrival at the intersection. If two vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way. Regardless of arrival order, drivers should proceed through the intersection only when it is safe to do so and remain alert to other vehicles and road users. "A top priority for the City of Williamsport is ensuring that our local roadways are safe for everyone," said Mayor Derek Slaughter. "By introducing a mandatory stop for all approaches at the intersection of

Williamsport, PA · 21h

local21news.com

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City of Harrisburg rewarded almost $250K for traffic signal at deadly intersection

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The City of Harrisburg was reportedly awarded $248,000 in state funding on Friday to put a traffic signal at the intersection of Front Street and Vaughn Street to make Riverfront Park more accessible. PennDOT's Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) grant program awarded the money to...

Harrisburg, PA · 20h

State College

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PennDOT updates drivers on I-80 eastbound on-ramp closures at Bellefonte

BELLEFONTE — The state Dept. of Transportation recently announced that the contractor for its High-Speed Interchange project between Interstates 80 and 99 is extending the closure of the eastbound on-ramp at exit 161/Bellefonte the began on Oct. 12. This extension is part of the larger project to enhance traffic safety by providing a direct connection between the two Interstates, making it unnecessary to travel along Route 26 to access them and alleviating congestion.

Bellefonte, PA · 2d

Yahoo!

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The affordability election delivered billions for public transit

In an election dominated by concerns about affordability, voters across the country overwhelmingly agreed to raise taxes to preserve or expand public transit. Out of 27 ballot measures supporting transit, 22 passed on November 3, representing $27.4 billion in funding to rescue faltering systems and expand or build new ones. Some of the biggest wins of the night included voters in the San Francisco Bay Area staving off enormous cuts to Bay Area Rapid Transit and other regional systems, Coloradans backing new regional rail, and residents of Seattle and nearby Pierce County favoring expanded bus service.

Pennsylvania · 1d

NBC Philadelphia

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Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge open after 8 years of construction

The long-awaited Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge has opened after eight years of construction, and seventeen years of planning. The Streets Department of Transportation (StreetsDOT), Schuylkill River Development Corporation, and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation held a ribbon cutting Nov. 13 to celebrate its completion. The 415-foot-long bridge connects South and Southwest...

Philadelphia, PA · 4h

Wellsboro Gazette

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Cheapest gas stations in Chambersburg

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Chambersburg using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price. - Address: 11104 Grindstone Hill Rd, Greencastle, PA. - Price: $3.78. #6. BJ's. - Address: 540 Gateway Ave , Chambersburg, PA. - Price: $3.95.

Chambersburg, PA · 4d

local21news.com

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Traffic stalled as crash blocks left side of I-83 in York County: dispatch

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Traffic on Interstate-83 in York County was slowed down after a crash early Friday closed the left lane and left shoulder, according to emergency dispatchers. The crash happened around 5:36 a.m. around the South Queen Street intersection on I-83. Dispatch said EMS was called...

York County, PA · 1d

WFMZ-TV Online

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Shapiro Administration invests nearly $13 million into improving traffic safety in PA

PENNSYLVANIA - On Friday, PennDOT announced that it will distribute approximately $12.9 million in Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) funding to 29 municipalities statewide, funding 33 safety projects. The Shapiro Administration says this investment supports its commitment to safer, more connected communities. “Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, we’re investing in communities across...

Pennsylvania · 22h

american-rails.com

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Manheim and Lititz Study a Strasburg Excursion

Passenger trains between Manheim and Lititz are an idea, not a timetable. LancasterOnline reported on November 2, 2026, that steam engines could lead trips between the two boroughs on event days if the Strasburg Rail Road buys the line for its freight division. A working group called the Heritage Railroad Initiative is exploring that possibility with the railroad and with Lititz-area businesses. The paper said there is no timeline, that Strasburg representatives declined to comment, and that Norfolk Southern did not respond.

Lititz, PA · 1d

local21news.com

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Bridge inspections bring lane restrictions to Derry Street and Route 322 in Dauphin County

When are the bridge inspections on Derry Street and Route 322?. Which routes and directions are affected by the lane restrictions?. Drivers in Swatara Township should prepare for lane restrictions on Derry Street and Route 322 as PennDOT crews conduct bridge inspections this week. The first round of work was...

Dauphin County, PA · 2d

hoodline.com

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Lehigh Valley Riders Pin Hopes On Democrats After Years Of LANTA Cuts

Bradley Snyder rides LANTA buses to get to work, to go shopping, and to visit his daughter — the kind of daily reliance that has made him watch closely as Pennsylvania's public transit agencies absorbed cut after cut over the past several years. Now, with Democrats holding control of state government following the recent elections, riders and advocates across the Lehigh Valley are asking whether Harrisburg will finally deliver the long-term funding fix transit agencies have needed since the state's last major transportation funding overhaul in 2013.

Pennsylvania · 2d

lebtown.com

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Drainage work to start next week on Route 72 near Route 22 interchange in Union Township

Drainage work is scheduled to start next week on state Route 72 (Ebenezer Road) at the Route 22 (Allentown Boulevard) interchange in Union Township. It is the first phase of a $3.5 million resurfacing project, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Friday. Weather permitting, crews will start work at 8:30...

Lebanon County, PA · 17h

abc27 News

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State funding backs Front Street traffic light, safety projects across central Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Numerous road projects across the Midstate are receiving state funding to help improve traffic safety, state officials announced Friday. PennDOT announced $12.9 million in funding from the Automated Red-Light Enforcement program for 33 projects statewide. The funding comes from fines from red light violations at intersections in Philadelphia County. Among them […]

Harrisburg, PA · 14h

WFMZ-TV Online

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PennDOT announces bridge demolition operations, impacting drivers in Montgomery, Chester counties

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on Friday announced upcoming bridge demolition operations that will impact Montgomery and Chester counties. The demolition operations will happen on westbound U.S. Route 422, Sanatoga Road and Porter Road in Lower Pottsgrove and North Coventry townships, according to a news release from PennDot.

Montgomery County, PA · 20h

american-rails.com

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Strasburg Rail Road Closes for Track Replacement

The Strasburg Rail Road homepage, read on November 12, 2026, carries a banner across the top of the page. It says the railroad is temporarily closed for track replacement until November 21, 2026, and it thanks guests for their patience. Norfolk & Western 4-8-0 #475 returns home to the Strasburg...

Strasburg, PA · 2d

american-rails.com

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West Chester Lists Its 2026 Holiday Trains

The West Chester Railroad has two holiday trains on its events list for 2026. The Christmas Tree Train is a two-hour morning trip to cut a tree. Santa’s Express is a separate 75-minute ride, and Santa is on that train only. Neither event page prints a day-by-day calendar. The events index does not either. Book the day on the railroad site.

West Chester, PA · 1d