PennDOT - Mon November 11, 2019
Pennsylvania Unveils Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Pilot
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), announced the implementation of a statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) pilot program to reduce work zone speeds, change driver behavior, and improve work zone safety for workers and motorists....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Mon November 11, 2019
'Burgh Looks to Put a 'Cap' Over Busy I-579
A unique bridge/city park project is currently under way in downtown Pittsburgh, Pa. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is managing the construction of the "Cap" Project — the I-579 Urban Connector — for the Sports & Exhibition Authority (SEA)....
Associated Press - Mon October 14, 2019
Small Century-Old Span for Sale in Pa.
WAYNESBURG, Pa. (AP) A small century-old bridge in Pennsylvania is up for sale as long as the buyer agrees to relocate and preserve the steel structure. According to the (Washington) Observer-Reporter, a legal advertisement says the Federal Highway Administration and other agencies have announced the availability of the span along a remote road near Waynesburg in southwestern Pennsylvania's Greene County....
Eric Olson –CEG Correspondent - Thu October 10, 2019
Prep Work Begins in Earnest for Snow-Slammed Region
When a region of the U.S. regularly receives more than 100 in. of snow each year, area residents and drivers can take solace in knowing that their state DOT undoubtedly has experienced snow-removal professionals with access to well-maintained equipment to keep the major roads open for traffic....
PennDOT - Thu October 10, 2019
PennDOT Provides Update on Flood Efforts in North Central Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 3 continues to face challenges following the flooding and above average precipitation that has impacted north central Pennsylvania since 2016....
PennDOT - Thu September 26, 2019
Data Show Roundabouts Reduce Fatalities, Crashes in Pa.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that according to department data, fatalities, injuries and crashes decreased overall at 19 roundabouts at 16 locations after they were built....
PennDOT - Thu May 23, 2019
Gov. Highlights 1,700 Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility
Building on the nearly 650 construction contracts completed and approximately 4,400 roadway miles improved by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) forces last year, Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced that more than 1,700 construction projects are under way or expected to begin or be bid statewide in 2019....
PennDOT - Thu May 23, 2019
Rehabilitation Work Begins on Stretch of Route 422 in Pennsylvania
The Wolf Administration announced that construction has begun on a project to rehabilitate pavement and repair seven structures along a 5-mi. section of U.S. 422 between the Royersford/Trappe and Sanatoga interchanges in Limerick and Lower Pottsgrove townships, Montgomery County, Pa....
Eric Olson –CEG Correspondent - Mon May 13, 2019
Pennsylvania Roads, Bridges Losing Billions in Funding
With each passing day, deteriorating roads and bridges become a bigger issue across the state of Pennsylvania. A 2018 report card on the state's infrastructure from the American Society of Civil Engineers gave Pennsylvania a D+ for its highways, roads and bridges after inspecting their condition....
PennDOT - Mon April 29, 2019
U.S. 30 ITS Improvements Project Begins
The Wolf Administration announced construction began April 9 on a project to install Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements on U.S. 30 (Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass) and a 20-mi. stretch of Business U.S....
