Route 8 is closed to through traffic in Venango County from the intersection with Route 227 (Cherry Run Road) to the intersection with Route 62 in Oil City due to a structure fire.
The roadway is expected to reopen later today when the scene has been cleared.
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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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Contact: Jill Harry, 814-678-5035 or jharry@pa.gov
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