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CBS News
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Improvements coming to Cedar Street exit ramp off of Route 30 in Hempfield Township
Improvements are coming to Route 30 at Cedar Street in Hempfield Township in hopes of reducing the number of crashes in that area. The Cedar Street exit ramp off of Route 30 in Hempfield Township is a ramp that PennDOT says sees, on average, four crashes each year. Potential reasons for accidents on Cedar Street exit ramp In April of 2025, this was the ramp where an 84-year-old driver entered eastbound traffic on Route 30, going the wrong way. That mistaken entrance led to cars crashing into one another and people being sent to the hospital. Not enough signage delineating the entrance and exit at Cedar Street may be partially to blame. Another big factor for crashes in this area is drivers not slowing down enough. PennDOT's plan to address the issue-prone ramp Bryan Walker, who is a plans engineer for PennDOT's District 12, says that this issue-prone ramp is one that PennDOT plans to fix in the very near future. "We are going to upgrade and add signs to the exit ramp to bring awareness to the exit," said Walker. "Also, to advise drivers that the advisory speed on the exit ramp is 15 mph. We are also going to add some pavement markings to show that there is a bend in the ramp ahead." Walker says that PennDOT will also be installing high-friction surfaces, which he says will aid in slowing down drivers making the exit on the ramp. "The goal of the project is that with increased signage, bringing more awareness and visibility to the exit, that drivers will begin to slow down earlier on their approach," Walker said. "And then if they still are coming in a little too fast, the high-friction surface will give them a little more forgiveness at the end." PennDOT is hoping to start roadway improvements at Cedar Street sometime in the fall, and they are hoping to have this project complete sometime next spring. For more information on the project, click here.
Scoop
13-05-2025
- Scoop
Auckland Transport's Plan To Help Ease Afternoon Congestion In Epsom And Greenlane
Auckland Transport (AT) wants to make time changes to both T3 lanes along Manukau Road and Pah Road in Epsom, and a bus lane on Great South Road in Greenlane, to keep our city moving. These changes will make journeys more seamless and congestion free for the growing number of bus passengers along these routes. We are asking for feedback from the public on these changes. Chris Martin, AT's Road Network Optimisation Manager, says more people on buses need to travel through these main arterial routes, which together make up Auckland's second busiest bus route following the Northern Busway on the North Shore. 'These are our two busiest arterial routes in central Auckland, and extending the hours of both existing T3 lanes on Manukau Road and Pah Road and the bus lane on Great South Road is one way we can help alleviate afternoon congestion. 'AT is proposing that we open these traffic lanes an hour earlier at 3pm, instead of 4pm. They will continue to be active until 7pm. 'Our network optimisation team has conducted a thorough investigation and found that congestion on these roads begins at 3pm, coinciding with school pick-up hours,' Mr Martin says. 'To address this issue and align with our goal of moving people efficiently and safely, we are proposing low-cost, minimally disruptive changes to Manukau Road, Pah Road, and Great South Road. 'These improvements aim to enhance traffic flow and ensure a smoother journey for all road users.' Advertisement - scroll to continue reading Epsom, Greenlane, and the surrounding suburbs are experiencing rapid growth, making up one of the city's most diverse and bustling areas. It's home to some of the busiest schools, businesses, food stops, and retail spaces in Auckland, and sees significant daily traffic. Popular bus routes such as Route 70, Route 30, and Route 309 run through this region, contributing to its high traffic volume. 'Getting more people, including thousands of school students, moving through this area on buses is pivotal if we want to manage congestion,' Mr Martin says. AT is also proposing to extend the length of the existing bus lane on Great South Road by 40 metres, installing no stopping yellow lines on a section of Manukau Road near Owens Road, and implementing an afternoon clearway on the northbound side of Manukau Road between Epsom Girls' Grammar Sports Centre and Alpers Avenue. This optimisation project is open for feedback from the public until 1 June 2025. Please take the survey here to share your thoughts. Notes: Manukau and Pah Road move up to 36,000 vehicles every weekday, while Great South Road moves up to 18,000 vehicles each day. During peak time Manukau Road and Pah Road has up to 14 buses per hour and Great South Road has 9 buses including 7 double-deckers. These buses have moved around 1 million passengers from January to March so far this year. The busiest section of Manukau Road is between Royal Oak roundabout and Greenwoods Corner with an average daily traffic volume of up to 29,000 vehicles (incl. buses and trucks) per day.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Overnight closures of Pennsylvania Turnpike between Pittsburgh, Irwin planned for next 2 weekends
Two overnight weekend closures are planned for the Pennsylvania Turnpike between Pittsburgh and Irwin. The closures are to allow for crews to complete some maintenance work, including drain cleaning, roadway sealing and sweeping. The following closures will be in place over the next two weekends: Sunday, April 27, 12 a.m. to 6 a.m., westbound at Irwin to Pittsburgh Sunday, May 4, 12 a.m. to 6 a.m., eastbound at Pittsburgh to Irwin The following suggested detours will be in place during the closures: U.S. Route 30 East for 4.6 miles PA Toll 66 North for 7 miles U.S. Route 22 West 10.5 miles Re-enter PA Turnpike at Pittsburgh Interchange #57 U.S. Route 22 East 10.5 miles PA Toll 66 South 7 miles U.S. Route 30 West 4.6 miles Re-enter PA Turnpike at Irwin Interchange #67 Pennsylvania State Police and Turnpike personnel will be at the closures to assist drivers. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Columbiana road work ready for public input
COLUMBIANA, Ohio (WKBN) – Road work is coming to parts of Columbiana County, and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) wants to hear what people think about it. An improvement project targeted for State Route 14 will include adding a two-way left turn lane and adding sidewalks along both sides of Route 14. Traffic will be maintained in both directions. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2026 and last about three months. A six-mile-long resurfacing project is set for State Route 30 next summer in the county. The work will be done from the intersection of U.S. Route 30 and State Route 14 in Lisbon to the junction of State Route 30 and County Road 425/State Route 11 interchange. The State Route 30 project is expected to last six months and will likely include a detour. ODOT is seeking comments from the public for both of these projects. Written comments concerning the projects can be submitted online through the following links: State Route 30 — State Route 14. You can also mail comments to the Ohio Department of Transportation District 11, 2201 Reiser Avenue, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663; Attention: Thomas Stratton (330-308-3992) or email All comments must be submitted by April 3, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
29-01-2025
- Business
- CBC
Near London's southern edge, some transit riders choose lengthy walk over lengthy wait
Social Sharing For transit-riding workers near Wellington and Roxburgh roads, the Route 30 bus can be an elusive presence. Miss it, and you'll spend at least 40 minutes waiting for another, a wait that turns into hours if the one you missed was the last of the morning or early evening. That means it may be just as attractive to hoof it across the Hwy. 401 overpass to catch a bus at White Oaks Mall, a half hour walk at least. "It's a barrier, and it's a safety concern, and it makes it harder to attract good employees who need those jobs," said Ward 12 Coun. Elizabeth Peloza, who is calling attention to the issue at Wednesday's London Transit Commission (LTC) meeting. Commissioners will vote on proposed service plan changes for 2025. In a letter, Peloza urges improved service to the area, saying it would benefit businesses and support London's transportation goals. It follows concerns raised to Peloza by a manager of the nearby Costco, who told her dozens of staff rely on transit, but those leaving at 8:30 p.m. or 11:30 p.m. wind up having to walk or take a taxi. "Luckily White Oaks Mall isn't that far, but certainly far enough if their employees, come end of the shift … then need to walk in the dark, perhaps on sidewalks that have not been adequately cleared," she said. A representative from Costco was not immediately available to comment. The "30 White Oaks Mall – Cheese Factory Road" route runs weekdays, in one direction, from 6:30 to 11 a.m., 2:30 to 7 p.m. and 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. It's among five industrial routes LTC has whose schedules are based on the hours of nearby shift workers. None run on weekends. The spotty hours have made it an unreliable option for Mario Busuttil, an employee at Wimpy's Diner, who admitted he's yet to set foot on the 30 bus because it's never there when he needs it. Busuttil gets a ride to work, but the end of his shift at 2 p.m. leaves an hour before the 30 stops near the diner. Instead of waiting, he'll pay $20 for a cab, or trek to the mall, weather pending. "Summertime's not so bad. Wintertime's a little scary when they don't clean stuff up, and then you got the cars," he said. The Wellington 401 interchange is the only one in London with sidewalks. Pedestrians, however, must cross two highway on-ramps getting to the other side. "If it was up to me, being a grandfather, I wouldn't want to do it. I'd rather jump on the bus," he said. Some co-workers drive and give him a lift, but others walk both ways. Karoline Feagan, Wimpy's manager, said transit has always been a challenge, including for young staff without cars. (DriveTest is across the street, making it a challenge for would-be drivers, too.) "We don't have a lot of staff, it's a smaller restaurant … but I see how it's an issue when you have a bigger place like Costco," she said. "A lot of people might not be able to get here when there's a blizzard, or can't afford working minimum wage to take a taxi." CBC News contacted LTC's chair but did not get a response by publication. Launched in 1994, the path of Route 30 has not changed in over a decade, though service has expanded. In 2015, it called it quits at 6 p.m. In June, LTC approved a draft five-year plan for its conventional system that included changes to Route 30. The proposed change would see the route to service only industrial areas south of the 401, with an extended Route 37 covering areas north of the highway. Transit to industrial areas has been a years-long issue, and one that makes it harder for manufacturers to hire, said Jason Bates, chair of the London Region Manufacturing Council. Some may not even consider applicants who rely on transit because, "they know it's going to be a challenge for them to get to work on time," he said. "There's certainly going to be an increased need for transit, not just for manufacturing … There's no way it can't increase," Bates said.
