Archives: July 2016

PennDOT’s Scheduled Road Work for the Week of July 15 – 22, 2016

Posted on Friday July 15, 2016

The following road work is scheduled on I-81 this week:   Baseball is back: Please note there will be traffic issues at Davis Street, I-81 and Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, at the beginning and end of the games. Home Games This Week: Thursday, July 21, 2016 vs. Durham @ 5:05 p.m.; Friday, July 22, 2016 vs. Durham @ 7:05 p.m. Concert Season: Various concerts will be happening throughout the summer at the Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain. Please note there will be traffic issues at Davis Street, I-81 and Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, at the beginning and end of the event. Upcoming Concerts This Month: Luke Bryan: Kill … Continue reading

PennDOT Secretary Takes Lead in Young Driver Safety Initiative

Posted on Tuesday July 12, 2016

PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards is using a personal approach in a new program aimed at delivering an important safety message to young drivers who are convicted of moving traffic violations. Recently, drivers age 16 through 20 cited for driving infractions received a personal letter from Richards reminding them of the importance of obeying the law and the consequences of poor driving habits so early in their driving experience. “The issue of young drivers definitely hits home with me as it does with any parent. Car crashes are the number one cause of death among 16- through 20-year-olds in Pennsylvania,” Richards said.  “If we can save one young driver … Continue reading

PennDOT Roadwork Schedule – Week of July 8 – July 15, 2016

Posted on Friday July 8, 2016

The following road work is schedule on I-81 this week: Sunday evening July 10, I-81 southbound and northbound at the location of Jumper Rd bridge, variable lane closures for removing barrier, traffic switch, and line painting – 8:00 PM until 2:00 AM. Monday evening July 11, I-81 southbound at the location of Jumper Rd bridge, variable lane closures for completion of traffic switch and line painting – 8:00 PM until 2:00 AM. Tuesday evening July 12, I-81 northbound at the location of Jumper Rd bridge, variable lane closures for milling and paving – 8:00 PM until 6:00 AM. Wednesday evening July 13, I-81 northbound at the location of … Continue reading