• Friday, October 10, 2008-NIGHTTIME LANE RESTRICTIONS ON I 76 IN PHILADELPHIA FOR OVERHEAD BRIDGE WORK
Overnight lane closures are scheduled next week (Oct. 13-17) on Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the South Street and Interstate 676 interchanges in Philadelphia for overhead bridge construction, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said today.
Westbound I-76 will be reduced from two lanes to one on Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 13-14) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning.
Eastbound I-76 will be reduced from two lanes to one on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Oct....
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• Wednesday, October 08, 2008-WB I 76 DOWN TO ONE LANE THIS WEEKEND
Westbound Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will be reduced to one lane at the University Avenue/Grays Ferry Avenue Interchange (Exit 346B) in Philadelphia from 10 p.m. Friday (Oct. 10) to 5 a.m. Monday (Oct. 13) for the placement of a new concrete surface on the adjoining nine-span and 16-span bridges carrying the expressway over the Schuylkill River, CSX railroad tracks, Grays Ferry Avenue and 34th Street, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said today.
PennDOT is urgi...
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• Tuesday, October 07, 2008-LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ENCOURAGED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ROADWAY MAINTENANCE TRAINING
Municipalities across Pennsylvania are encouraged to take full advantage of the technical transportation expertise, road maintenance training courses and other services offered through PennDOT's local technical assistance program, or LTAP, said PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E.
"PennDOT has been in the road maintenance business a long time and, because we're a state agency, we often have access to new technologies, methods and procedures that many municipalities do not," Biehler said. "T...
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• Tuesday, October 07, 2008-I 76 Night Work
Overnight lane closures are scheduled this week on Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the South Street and Interstate 676 interchanges in Philadelphia for overhead bridge construction, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said today.
Westbound I-76 will be reduced from two lanes to one tonight and Wednesday (Oct. 7-8) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning. On Thursday and Friday (Oct. 9-10), eastbound I-76 will be down to one lane from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next ...
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• Monday, October 06, 2008-KING OF PRUSSIA EXPLORES POSSIBILITY OF BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
A group of business property owners have gathered to investigate the feasibility of establishing a business improvement district in Upper Merion Township. A new Web site has been created that details information of creating a Business Improvement District in King of Prussia – www.kingofprussiadistrict.com.
A business improvement district, which has been implemented in such local communities as Ardmore, City Avenue, Center City, Jenkintown and West Chester, is an organizing and financing organi...
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• Friday, October 03, 2008-DEER STARTING TO MAKE UNWELCOME APPEARANCES ON PENNSYLVANIA ROADS
As daylight hours shrink, drivers are reminded to be on the lookout for white-tailed deer darting onto roads across Pennsylvania, said PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E.
“We typically see an increase in the number of deer-related crashes at this time of year,” Biehler said. “Deer are very unpredictable, but motorists can reduce their risk of being involved in a crash with a deer by driving defensively and staying alert, especially when driving between dusk and dawn.”
Deer are most activ...
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• Thursday, October 02, 2008-PENNDOT ENCOURAGES MOTORISTS TO STEER CLEAR
To improve safety during roadside incidents, PennDOT is reminding motorists to move over.
The "steer clear" law requires drivers to move over or slow down when they encounter an emergency scene, traffic stop or disabled vehicle. If drivers cannot move over because of traffic or other conditions, they must reduce their speed.
"This is a very important law because it can save lives," said PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E. "While it may seem like common sense, many motorists speed by these...
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• Thursday, October 02, 2008-I 476 Night Lane Closures
Overnight lane closures will occur next week on Interstate 476 in Delaware and Montgomery counties for conduit installation and construction of crossover lanes in the median, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said today. PennDOT advises motorists to allow additional time to travel through the work areas.
Weather permitting, the contractor's schedule is:
* Sunday through Wednesday (Oct. 5-8) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., I-476's northbound and southbound left lanes will be close...
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• Wednesday, October 01, 2008-TURNPIKE LANE CLOSURES AND 15 MINUTE STOPPAGES EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND IN THE VICINITY OF THE VALLEY FORGE INTERCHANGE 326
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is advising motorists that from Tuesday, September 30, through Thursday, October 2, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. and Friday, October 3, between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. there will be varying lane closures eastbound and westbound when approaching the Valley Forge Interchange (Exit #326) while construction crews remove temporary barriers and continue milling and paving operations.
In addition to the lane closures, there is one 15-minute stoppage scheduled for tonight (westbound),...
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• Wednesday, October 01, 2008-SEPTA to Display Mock Up of New Silverliner V
Event: SEPTA GM Offers the Public to “Steel” a Peek into the Future
with New Silverliner Mock-Up Display at Suburban Station
Date: October 2, 2008
Time: noon
Place: SEPTA Suburban Station-“Track O”
16th and JFK Boulevard
Phila., PA
Details: SEPTA General Manager Joseph Casey will personally welcome the public to get a glimpse of SEPTA’s future regional rail cars with a display of a mock-up version of the new Silverliner V car at Suburban Station on Thursday, October 2 during a special ...
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• Wednesday, October 01, 2008-I 76 Weekend Long Lane Closure
FIRST OF 12 WEEKEND-LONG LANE CLOSURES ON
I-76 AT UNIVERSITY AVENUE SCHEDULED OCT. 10-13
MOTORISTS URGED TO USE ALTERNATE ROUTES TO AVOID MAJOR DELAYS DUE TO SINGLE-LANE TRAFFIC PATTERN
VARE AVENUE RAMP TO I-76 WEST TO CLOSE FIRST WEEKEND
PHILADELPHIA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that westbound Interstate 76 in Philadelphia will be restricted to one lane at the University Avenue/Grays Ferry Avenue Interchange (Exit 346B) from 10 p.m. Friday, Octob...
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• Wednesday, October 01, 2008-PENNDOT REMINDS DRIVERS OF FALL HAZARDS
PennDOT reminds motorists that the change in season warrants cautious driving. As fair weather fades, road hazards such as wet leaves, frost, and glare from sunlight during morning and evening rush hours can make driving more hazardous.
“As we transition into fall, nature presents drivers with some unique seasonal challenges,” said PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E. “Motorists need to slow down and pay closer attention to their surroundings. Increasing following distances and allowing ext...
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• Tuesday, September 30, 2008-GVF TRANSPORTATION WELCOMES NEW MEMBER EAGLE WIRELESS
GVF Transportation is pleased to announce that Eagle Wireless, a Horsham-based provider of wireless communications, has joined the list of 100-plus partners dedicated to decreasing congestion and increasing mobility throughout the Delaware Valley.
Eagle Wireless is a distributor of a product called Network Fleet, which is a wireless communication device that is installed in fleet vehicles and reduces a vehicle's idle time, improves vehicle maintenance, reduces speeding, monitors emissions and ...
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• Tuesday, September 30, 2008-Night Closure of South Gulph Rd. in MontCo
Overnight closures will occur next week on South Gulph Road where it passes underneath Interstate 76 in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced.On Monday through Thursday (Sept. 29-Oct. 2) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., South Gulph Road will be closed and detoured between Trinity Road and Swedeland Road. A posted detour will take motorists over Trinity Road and Swedeland Road.Work on the I-76 bridge over South Gulph Road is part ...
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• Friday, September 26, 2008-Williamson Road Black Rock Road to Youngs Ford Road 10 13 08 10 15 08
Commencing Monday, October 13th, Williamson Road will be closed to thru traffic from Black Rock Road to Youngs Ford Road between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for road repairs which require excavating the intersection of Williamson at Black Rock. Detour signs will be posted.
It is anticipated the project will be completed on Wednesday, October 15th. Residents and emergency vehicles will have access during the construction project. Door hangers will be distributed to notify the residents...
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• Wednesday, September 24, 2008-TRAVEL ADVISORY TURNPIKE ENTRANCE RAMP AT VALLEY FORGE
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is advising motorists that on Thursday, September 25 from 10 p.m. to midnight the Turnpike entrance ramp at the Valley Forge Interchange (#326) that is accessible from Conrad Blvd. in front of the King of Prussia Plaza Mall (across from Sears), will be closed while Upper Merion Township construction crews work in the area.
Motorists can instead access the Turnpike by using the I-76 ramp from Rt. 202. ...
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• Wednesday, September 24, 2008-Rideshare OptionTop of Min for Commuters and Businesses Alike According to the Association of Commuter Transportation ACT
Business is booming for members of the National Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT). Members of the association were polled last month to gauge the level of increased program activity as a result of increased gas costs. Across the country, those ACT members who provide carpool programs, vanpool programs, or commuter benefit program support to businesses indicated a significant boost in program participation in recent months.
Highlighted below is a sample of responses received from AC...
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• Monday, September 22, 2008-MAINLINE LANE CLOSURES AND 15 MINUTE STOPPAGE IN BOTH DIRECTIONS IN THE VICINITY OF THE VALLEY FORGE INTERCHANGE 326
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is advising motorists that beginning Sunday night, September 21 through Thursday morning, September 25, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. there will be varying lane closures eastbound and westbound when approaching the Valley Forge Interchange (Exit #326) while construction crews continue milling and paving operations.
In addition to the scheduled lane closures Sunday through Thursday, motorists should be prepared for
15-minute stoppages: Sunday (eastbound) between 11p.m. a...
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• Monday, September 22, 2008-RAMP FROM I 95 NORTH TO GIRARD AVENUE WILL BE CLOSED DETOURED TUESDAY FOR REPAIRS
The ramp from northbound Interstate 95 to Girard Avenue (Exit 23) in Philadelphia will be closed and detoured Tuesday (September 23) for repairs, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced.
PennDOT will be patching the ramp Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a posted detour for passenger vehicles and a separate detour route for trucks. The passenger vehicle detour takes the following route: Northbound I-95 to the Allegheny Avenue exit (Exit 25), left at...
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• Thursday, September 18, 2008-DUI CHECKPOINT PLANNED IN LOWER MERION MONTGOMERY COUNTY
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that DUI enforcement will be conducted by TEAM DUI police officers along Route 30 in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County this weekend, starting Friday (September 19).
The planned checkpoint enforcement in Lower Merion is part of the TEAM DUI program to target motorists driving under the influence in Pennsylvania.
TEAM DUI SOUTHEAST PA is comprised of police officers from numerous departments, PennDOT and the Pennsylvania DU...
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