PennDOT Announces Traffic Stops on Route 144 in Centre County to Address Downed Utility Wires
State College, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) alerted motorists to expect delays today on Route 144 between Lower Georges Valley Road and Route 322 in Potter Township, Centre County.
West Penn Power Company is working to replace sheared utility poles that were downed during last night's thunderstorms. They will need to implement traffic stoppages of up to 15 minutes at a time as they draw cable across the roadway. Drivers familiar with the are may wish to consider alternate routes. PennDOT anticipates repairs being complete by early afternoon.
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 accessible on the 511PA website.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Marla Fannin 814-765-0423, Timothy Nebgen 814-765-0598
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