Monthly Archives: May 2009

Crews will be sweeping Interstate 83 at night this week between the North George Street exit and the Cumberland County line, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The work is scheduled for 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., and drivers … Continue reading →

Yesterday was an awful commute to work in the rain. I counted more than half a dozen vehicles on Interstate 83 that didn’t have their headlights on, and visibility wasn’t the greatest. If the windshield wipers are working, drivers are … Continue reading →

Watch for single-lane restrictions along Route 30 this week as crews mow between the Mount Zion and Hellam exits. The following roads are expected to be reduced to a single lane: – Old Hanover Road in Jackson Township for paving. … Continue reading →

Drivers may want to avoid Roosevelt Avenue/Bull Road Thursday and Tuesday as crews pave the road, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The paving will be done between Claystone and Canal roads. The work will start at 8:30 a.m. … Continue reading →

Stevan R. Dietz of Dover has received a 2008 Star of Excellence Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. PennDOT gave the award to 24 employees. They were honored Wednesday afternoon during a luncheon at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg. … Continue reading →

Maryland has become the 11th state to ban text messaging for all drivers, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The new law will take effect on Oct. 1, 2009, and it will be considered a primary offense. That … Continue reading →

All the driver license and photo centers, including the full-service one in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday and Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of services by clicking here.

Gas prices keep creeping up. It’s now $2.35 a gallon at some stations. Commuter Services sent out a news release last week to remind drivers that they can take advantage of its free online ridematching services. You can click here … Continue reading →

Interstate 83 will be restricted to a single-lane so crews can cut brush this week. Route 30 might be restricted as well as crews continue mowing between the Wrightsville and Hellam exits. Drivers might see single-lane restrictions on the following … Continue reading →

Rough roads are costing drivers hundreds of dollars more a year, according to a news release. A new report called “Rough Roads Ahead: Fix Me Now or Pay for It Later” has been issued by the American Association of State … Continue reading →