The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the closure of Interstate 80 eastbound between exits 178/Lock Haven and 212B/Williamsport. This decision comes after a commercial vehicle crash at mile marker 191 caused damage to the roadway in the early morning hours.
During the closure, drivers will be directed to exit I-80 at Lock Haven and follow Route 220 northbound to Interstate 180, then continue on Interstate 180 eastbound back to Interstate 80 at exit 212B/Williamsport. This route is referred to as the “Blue” detour, with signage posted along the way.
PennDOT’s regional traffic management center is aiding this operation by updating information on 511PA and activating variable message boards along the interstates and detour route. The department aims to complete repairs before nightfall and will provide an update once repairs are finished. All work is subject to weather conditions.
Motorists can check road conditions by visiting www.511PA.com. The service offers traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to over 1,000 traffic cameras. It is available for free, around the clock, through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.
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