Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminded drivers in Sandy Township, Clearfield County, that left turns from Route 4012 (Liberty Road) onto Route 119 are prohibited.
This is the area close to the Blinker Parkway Sheetz and the Bobette Motel and Diner, in the area between DuBois and Sykesville.
In 2021, constituents concerned that sight distance at the intersection is insufficient to allow for the safe completion of a left turn onto Route 119 contacted PennDOT and the Sandy Township Board of Supervisors. These discussions prompted PennDOT to conduct a traffic study that determined the concerns were legitimate and the change justified under federal and state regulations.
PennDOT posted new signage at the intersection in December that is legally enforceable by police. Sandy Township Police will be monitoring the intersection and conducting enforcement details to further educate motorists. PennDOT urges drivers to obey posted signage and always buckle up to avoid receiving a citation or becoming involved in a crash.
Motorists are encouraged to “Know Before They Go” by checking conditions on more than 40,000 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.
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Photo courtesy of the Sandy Township Police Department.
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