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4 days ago
- General
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Water and sewer line work to close roads in Saint Marys
ST. MARYS, Pa. (WTAJ) — A key roadway in Elk County will be closed for more than a month as the city of St. Marys begins a water and sewer line project along Route 1003, also known as Washington Street. Starting Thursday, May 29, Washington Street will close at the intersection of Fourth Street. A detour will be in place using Route 255, Route 1002 (Taft Road), and Route 1003 (Windfall Road). The project is expected to continue through early July. Although the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) issued the advisory, the project is being completed by the City of St. Marys and is not affiliated with any PennDOT roadwork. Drivers will be able to access Washington Street from the north up to Rightmeyer Road and Lawrence Street. PennDOT encourages motorists to 'Know Before They Go' by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting downloading the 511 Android or iPhone app, or by calling 5-1-1. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
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US 219 bridge in Somerset County reopens ahead of schedule after flood damage
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. — Less than two weeks after floodwaters damaged a 102-year-old bridge over Piney Creek, U.S. 219 in Somerset County has reopened, well ahead of PennDOT's original early June estimate. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation completed installation of a temporary structure and reopened the highway north of Salisbury by noon Saturday. The bridge was closed May 14 after heavy rain and flooding destroyed its upstream center pier, cutting off a route used daily by roughly 4,700 vehicles. The bridge, part of the Mason-Dixon Highway, connects U.S. 219 to Interstate 68 in Maryland, serving as a vital link for commercial and emergency vehicles. PennDOT officials visited the site May 16 and immediately launched a plan to restore traffic. By May 22 and 23, a temporary structure was installed. Final paving, guiderail, and line painting were completed on May 24. The reopening lifts detours and restores key infrastructure for local communities, businesses, and travelers. Officials say PennDOT is currently developing a timeline for constructing a permanent replacement bridge. PennDOT encourages motorists to 'Know Before They Go' by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting downloading the 511 Android or iPhone app, or by calling 5-1-1. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
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PennDOT: Drivers should expect delays on Route 220 ahead of projects
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that drivers should expect delays on Route 220 due to construction. Starting Monday, May 26, through Friday, May 30, from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Route 220 (Bedford Valley Road) from the Maryland border to T-337 (Narrow Lane Road) in Bedford County, pavement preservation will be taking place. The project includes milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, guide rail updates, rumble strips and the rehabilitation of three bridge structures. PennDOT stressed that drivers should take extra caution in all work zones by driving slowly, eliminating all distractions and staying alert for direction from advanced signage and flaggers. Drivers should expect delays of up to 15 minutes during paving operations. PennDOT encourages motorists to 'Know Before They Go' by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting downloading the 511 Android or iPhone app, or by calling 5-1-1. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
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Tomstown Road closure: What you need to know about the detours
A section of Tomstown Road in Franklin County will close permanently May 14. According to an announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the closure will occur between Route 997 and Washington Township Boulevard as part of an intersection improvement project at Route 997 and Route 2015. The project aims to enhance traffic flow and safety. When completed, Washington Township Boulevard will connect directly with Route 997. A detour will redirect traffic using Stottlemyer Road, Gehr Road and Washington Township Boulevard. The improvement project includes the construction of two new roundabouts on Route 997. One roundabout will be at the intersection of Route 2015, while the other will be located just north at the future intersection with Washington Township Boulevard. Additional work will involve roadway widening, installation of ADA curb ramps, drainage improvements, stormwater management and new lighting. Access to local businesses and residences will remain open throughout the construction period. Traffic on Route 997 will continue with single-lane flagging operations planned for brief intervals. Orchard Road and Washington Township Boulevard may also experience short detours during construction. Mitchell Knorr Contracting from Bloomsburg, PA, is managing the $6 million project. The anticipated completion date for all work is August 2027. Motorists can monitor road conditions by visiting This service is available 24 hours a day and offers traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to over 1,000 traffic cameras. The 511PA service is also accessible via a smartphone app for both iPhone and Android devices, by calling 511, or by following local alerts on X. For updates on PennDOT news and traffic alerts in the region, residents can subscribe to notifications from PennDOT District 8. This story was created by Reina Kempt, rkempt@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on Waynesboro Record Herald: Tomstown Road closure in Franklin County Pennsylvania
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Automotive
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PennDOT announces roadway surveying across Central Pennsylvania through August
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that it will activate its Systematic Technique to Analyze and Manage Pennsylvania's Pavements (STAMPP) across Central Pennsylvania. The STAMPP crews will be active in Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin and Potter counties starting Tuesday, May 13. The crews are two-person teams consisting of a driver and an evaluator that travel a roadway's shoulder while completing surveys of distress on the road's shoulder, guide rail and drainage systems. 'While the data collected by these teams is critical for planning the maintenance of our roadway network, the safety of our employees and the traveling public has and always will be our top priority,' PennDOT Assistant District Executive Eric Murnyack said. 'If you encounter one of these teams along the highway, please slow down, obey the posted speed limit, and keep your hands on the wheel.' PennDOT added that drivers should remain alert for STAMPP crews and their vehicles through the end of August. PennDOT encourages motorists to 'Know Before They Go' by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting downloading the 511 Android or iPhone app, or by calling 5-1-1. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
