08/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/30/2024 08:04
08/30/2024
Clearfield, PA -Following significant storming in its North Central region overnight, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT's) announced the closure of numerous roads. In some instances, the roadways are closed because the water level reached the underside of a bridge and PennDOT must perform inspections of those structures before reopening them and there are currently no accurate estimates on when those roads will reopen.
Centre County
Clinton County
Juniata County
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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