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    Updated Restrictions and Road Closures Due to Storms in PennDOT Engineering District 4

    January 10, 2024

    Dunmore, PA – Please see the below-updated list of road restrictions, closures, and updates due to storms in our region. 

    PennDOT cautions motorists 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.

    In addition to rain, which may be heavy at times, the forecast calls for high winds, which could cause downed trees and utilities. The Department advises motorists to report any downed trees or utilities to the local emergency management center for response.

    UPDATES
    CountyState Route/Exit/Mile MarkerTownshipBeginning LocationEnding LocationClosure/RestrictionReasonEstimated Date of Reopening
    LuzerneRoute 2024Jenkins TownshipThompson StreetPittston BypassNOW OPENFlooding Wednesday, January 10, 2024
    CONTINUED
    CountyState Route/Exit/Mile MarkerTownshipBeginning IntersectionEnding IntersectionClosure/RestrictionReasonEstimated Date of Reopening
    LuzerneRoute 315Plains TownshipCross Creek PointMotorworld DriveClosedDebris on RoadwayWednesday, January 10, 2024
    LuzerneRoute 2005Wilkes-Barre TownshipCasey AvenueHazle AvenueClosedDamaged RoadwayWednesday, January 10, 2024
    SusquehannaRoute 3004Springville TownshipPhillips RoadHerb Button RoadClosedFlooding Wednesday, January 10, 2024
    WyomingRoute 87Mehoopany TownshipSheehans RoadHallow RoadClosedFlooding Friday, January 12, 2024
    WyomingRoute 3005Eaton TownshipIntersection of Route 29Private DriveClosedDowned TreeWednesday, January 10, 2024


    When encountering a work zone, please drive the posted speed limit, turn on your headlights, pay close attention to signs and flaggers, and avoid all distractions. In high-traffic locations, motorists are encouraged to use both lanes of travel to the merge point and take turns merging into the open lane.

    Motorists can check conditions on major 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.

    Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District4.

    Information about infrastructure in District 4, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D4Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov. 

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