PennDOT Reminds Motorists to Drive Safely During Holiday; Details Interstate Restrictions

Posted on June 27, 2008
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HARRISBURG, Pa., June 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — PennDOT will be partnering with state and local police to crack down on aggressive and impaired drivers during the 4th of July holiday.
“We hope that everyone celebrates the holiday in a safe and responsible way,” said PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E. “If your holiday plans include travel, remember to designate a sober driver, buckle up and avoid aggressive driving. Following these tips will help to ensure everyone arrives safely.”
There were 366 crashes and 10 fatalities reported during last year’s 4th of July; an additional 810 crashes and 11 fatalities occurred during the weekends before and after the holiday.
To deter dangerous driving behavior, police have kicked off a wave of Smooth Operator enforcement, which will run through July 6. Motorists will be ticketed and fined for aggressive driving such as speeding, tailgating, running red lights and weaving through traffic. During the previous enforcement blitz in April, nearly 60,000 citations and arrests were recorded.
Along with Smooth Operator, police will also target impaired drivers with roving patrols and checkpoints. Alcohol was cited as a contributing factor in 141 crashes and seven fatalities last year, and State Police made 344 DUI arrests.
PennDOT also reminds motorists to drive safely in highway work zones and to remember to turn on their headlights when signs instruct them to do so.
While PennDOT will attempt to remove lane restrictions where possible, motorists may still have to negotiate lane restrictions in larger projects. Motorists can visit and click on “Traveler Information” for information regarding ongoing projects on interstates and other high-volume highways.
EDITOR’S NOTE: PennDOT prepared the attached holiday travel advisory, which lists restrictions on interstates across the commonwealth.
Interstate Lane Restrictions

Interstate 70

Fulton County: Single-lane restrictions westbound for just over four miles starting just east of Exit 163 (Amaranth) and again for almost three miles starting just east of Exit 156 (Town Hill).
Interstate 78
Lebanon County: Single lane traffic restriction in both eastbound and westbound directions for bridge repair at Exit 8 (Fredericksburg/Route 22).
Interstate 79
Allegheny County: Shifted lanes in both directions from Exit 65 (Neville Island) to Exit 73 (Wexford Interchange).
Crawford County: One lane both directions from mile marker 145 to mile marker 148 at the Meadville Interchange. I-79 southbound off ramp to Route 6/19/322 East is closed. A posted detour is in place using Exit 154 (Saegertown/Route 198).
Greene County: Single-lane restrictions and reduced speed limit in both directions just north of the Kirby Exit between mile markers 7 and 8.
Interstate 80
Carbon and Monroe counties: Single-lane restrictions between Exit 284 (PA 115) and Exit 277 (PA Turnpike/PA 940).
Columbia County: On-ramp detour at Exit 241 (Lime Ridge) from Route 11 to I-80 eastbound.
Interstate 81
Lackawanna County: Two lanes of traffic at Exit 190 (Dickson City/Main Ave.). Interchange ramp area will share travel lanes and may experience backups.
Lackawanna County: Single-lane restrictions northbound from Exit 191 (Dickson City/Scranton Expressway) to Exit 194 (Clarks Summit).
Susquehanna County: Single-lane restrictions northbound and southbound from Exit 206 (Glenwood-Lenoxville) to Exit 211 (Lenox).
Interstate 84
Pike County: Alternating single lane closures eastbound between Exit 26 (Tafton/Promised Land State Park) and Exit 53 (Matamoras).
Interstate 99
Bedford County: Single-lane restrictions in both directions from Exit 1 (Bedford) to Exit 3 (Cessna) and Exit 7 (St. Clairsville) to Exit 15 (Claysburg).
Blair County: Single-lane restrictions in both directions from the Newry pull-off to the Route 22 ramps.
Blair County: Single-lane restrictions in both directions between Exit 32 (Frankstown Road) to Exit 41 (Bellwood).
Interstate 180
Lycoming County: Single lane eastbound from Faxon (Exit 25) to Third Street/Warrensville Road (Exit 23).
Interstate 380
Lackawanna County: Alternating lane closures northbound and southbound from Exit 13 (Gouldsboro) to Exit 24 (Scranton/Milford, the I-84/380 split).
CONTACT:
Alison Wenger
(717) 783-8800

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

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