PennDOT Prepped for Rain Storm, Urges Motorists in Northeast Pennsylvania to Limit Travel

Dunmore, PA - With rain forecasted to begin this evening and continue through the overnight hours, Wednesday, August 7, 2024, through Monday, August 12, 2024, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 4 is advising motorists in northeast Pennsylvania to be aware of changing weather conditions and limit travel if possible. Crews will be monitoring and treating roads in the region during the storm and until roads are clear.

Rain
Rainfall will continue throughout the evening into early next week, which could cause isolated flooding in some locations. PennDOT 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

Travel
Motorists are advised that the winter weather may impact early morning commutes and are urged to avoid unnecessary travel. For those who need to travel during winter storms, the department reminds motorists to "Know Before You Go" by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com.

Although PennDOT crews will be treating roadways, the department's primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of, storm damage and debris. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear

Any travel restrictions will be communicated via variable message boards, the 511PA traveler information website at www.511PA.com,and smartphone apps. Motorists can also sign up for alerts on the website

While PennDOT recommends not traveling during storms, motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 local alerts on X.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

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