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Vehicle restrictions anticipated, avoid unnecessary travel for coming snow storm

Friday, January 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Ahead of snowy conditions, cold temperatures and high winds expected across most of the state this weekend, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. Additionally, the agencies anticipate... Read More.

Rollover crash on I-80 near Clarion injures two people

Friday, January 14 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – Two people were injured in a rollover crash in Clarion. 49-year-old Arthur Pearsall from Kersey had been driving his Chevy Silverado on I-80 westbound near mile marker 71 Thursday morning around 6:45. He lost control, struck the median on the left ride of... Read More.

I-80 truck accident caused backups and delays Tuesday

Wednesday, January 12 by wcednews

Jefferson County, PA – Interstate 80 was backed up for multiple hours Tuesday afternoon after a tractor-trailer overturned in the eastbound lane near exit 81, causing traffic to have to get rerouted. The eastbound lane was forced to leave I-80 at exit 81, and use... Read More.

Speeds reduced on parts of I-80, to be restored after snowstorm

Friday, January 7 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – PennDOT has lifted the speed limit and right-lane-only commercial vehicle restrictions that were in place on several roads in the region. Roads now operating under normal, posted speed limits are: Interstate 99 in Centre County Interstate 80 from Clarion to I-99 at the... Read More.

Rep. Thompson voices concerns about bridge tolls

Friday, December 17 by wcednews

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson on Tuesday hosted a meeting with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to voice his concerns over the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) plan to toll nine major bridges throughout Pennsylvania. It was revealed during the meeting that... Read More.

PennDOT plow truck catches fire on I-80

Wednesday, December 1 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A PennDOT plow truck caught fire early Tuesday morning. It happened near the 115 mile marker of Interstate 80 east around 5:15 a.m. The driver had pulled over after having mechanical issues with the truck, and they were able to escape safely. Lawrence Township... Read More.

Details on some I-80 crashes Tuesday

Friday, November 26 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – We're getting more details on some of the crashes that happened earlier this week on Interstate 80, shutting down portions of I-80 from early Tuesday morning until the afternoon. In one case on I-80 near the 97.5 mile marker around 1... Read More.

Multi-vehicle accident causes I-80 road closure overnight

Tuesday, November 23 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson County, PA – One of the first light snowfalls of the season has already caused some accidents and road closures. A multi-vehicle crash on I-80 westbound around 2 a.m. overnight shut down all lanes between exit 120 in Clearfield and exit 90... Read More.

House passes bill to stop bridge tolling plan in PA

Thursday, November 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania might not move forward with a plan to toll nine bridges around the state, including two I-80 bridges in Jefferson and Clarion Counties, after the PA House of Representatives passed a bill that would stop the potential tolls. Senate Bill 382... Read More.

Ohio man dies from injuries in Clarion County I-80 crash

Wednesday, November 3 by wcednews

Monroe Township, PA – An Ohio man died as the result of his injuries after a crash in Clarion County. 56-year-old Thomas Brewer from Louisville, OH, had been driving his International Harvester tractor-trailer westbound on Interstate 80 in Monroe Township on Monday around 7:45 p.m. State... Read More.

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