08/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/30/2024 08:04
08/30/2024
Clearfield, PA -Following significant storming overnight in Juniata County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT's) announced detour routes for a pair of closures in the area. Bridge inspection crews are on their way to inspect a pair of structures and estimate when the roadways will be reopened, but PennDOT expects at least one of the closures to be long-term.
Juniata County
In addition to these two bridge closures, several roads remained closed due to downed trees in utility wires and roadway washouts.
PennDOT also cautions motorists to never drive through flooded roadways, as it takes just two feet of fast-moving water to float a car. Anyone who drives around barriers intended to close a road can face increased penalties if emergency responders are called to rescue motorists who disregard traffic control signs.
Motorists are encouraged to "Know Before They Go" by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 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.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts.
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