Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) advises drivers in the State College area to expect significant traffic congestion near the Interstate 80 eastbound on-ramp at the Bellefonte interchange on Friday afternoon as Penn State University dismisses for spring break.
PennDOT expects high volumes of traffic leaving campus via Interstate 99 northbound, which is likely to cause congestion at the interchange. That congestion could lead to backups for those attempting to merge onto I-80 eastbound. PennDOT encourages motorists to choose alternate routes to avoid congestion or alter travel plans to avoid rush hour traffic.
PennDOT will activate its changeable message signs in the area to alert drivers to the potential for traffic congestion and delays. Pennsylvania State Police are expected to be present at the interchange to monitor the situation.
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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Contact: Timothy Nebgen, tnebgen@pa.gov or 814-765-0598
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