9:00 PM UPDATE: Roads Impacted by Flooding, Downed Trees or Utilities in North Central Pennsylvania

Montoursville, PA – Drivers in north central Pennsylvania are advised the following roads in the area (listed by county) are closed or have a lane restriction due to flooding, downed trees or utilities. Updates will be sent periodically.

Snyder

  • (OPEN) Route 2009 (Middle Creek Road) between Dam Hill Road in Union Township and Bake Oven Hill Road in Penn Township for a downed tree into utilities.

Tioga

  • (NEW) Route 49 between North Fork Road (Route 4005) and Potter Brook Road (Route 4001) in Westfield Township, for flooding.
  • (NEW) Route 4001 (Potter Brook Road) between Potter Brook Spur Road (Route 4006) and Route 49 in Westfield Township, for flooding.

PennDOT cautions drivers 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.

Travelers can check conditions on major roads 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 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Baker, 570-368-4202 or magbaker@pa.gov

 

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