Dunmore, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have collaborated to highlight the spring enforcement results of Operation Yellow Jacket and to warn motorists about speeding in work zones.
PennDOT and PSP held a press event today in Lackawanna County to discuss Operation Yellow Jacket, why it's important, and how it contributes to keeping work zones safe.
“The partnership between the Pennsylvania State Police and PennDOT is crucial for both our employees and the traveling public. We remind motorists to slow down and stay alert while driving and to anticipate a trooper to be present in our work zones,” said PennDOT Engineering District 4 Assistant District Executive for Maintenance Lonell Tomaine, P.E. “We also urge all motorists to familiarize themselves with the Paul Miller Law, which takes effect on June 5th, and to refrain from using their devices while driving.”
The 2026 enforcement included 128 deployments and resulted in the following citations and arrests:
- Citations and warnings for speeding and other various offenses: 1,612
- Drug arrests: 8
- Megan’s Law offenders apprehended: 1
- Driving Under the Influence arrests: 8
- Wanted person’s arrest: 1
“Operation Yellow Jacket is about protecting lives — both the traveling public and the men and women working daily in Pennsylvania’s highway work zone through our continued partnership with PennDOT District 4,” said Trooper First Class Bob Urban, Troop R Dunmore. “The Pennsylvania State Police will continue aggressive driving enforcement and public education efforts aimed at slowing drivers down, increasing awareness, and preventing needless tragedies on our roadways.”
Operation Yellow Jacket is a collaborative initiative between PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to enhance safety for motorists and maintenance crews on Pennsylvania highways. The program operates around the clock, with deployments occurring both day and night to ensure continuous protection during ongoing 24-hour construction activities.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 X alerts.
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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MEDIA CONTACTS: Jessica Ruddy, jeruddy@pa.gov, 570-963-4044 or Elizabeth Fabri, efabri@pa.gov, 570-963-3502
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