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

Dunmore, PA – Please see an 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

County

State Route/Exit/Mile Marker

Township

Beginning Location

Ending Location

Closure/Restriction

Reason

Estimated Date of Reopening

Wyoming

Route 3005

Eaton Township

Intersection of Route 29

Private Drive

NOW OPEN

Downed Tree

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Wyoming

Route 87

Mehoopany Township

Sheehans Road

Hallow Road

NOW OPEN

Flooding

Friday, January 12, 2024

CONTINUED

County

State Route/Exit/Mile Marker

Township

Beginning Intersection

Ending Intersection

Closure/Restriction

Reason

Estimated Date of Reopening

Luzerne

Route 315

Plains Township

Cross Creek Point

Motorworld Drive

Closed

Debris on Roadway

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Luzerne

Route 2005

Wilkes-Barre Township

Casey Avenue

Hazle Avenue

Closed

Damaged Roadway

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Susquehanna

Route 3004

Springville Township

Phillips Road

Herb Button Road

Closed

Flooding

Wednesday, 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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