PennDOT monitors streets as more tourists are expected
Today is Memorial Day weekend and unofficially the start of summer. The travel rush is well underway and is already becoming one of the busiest in decades. All together, he expects 42 million people to travel more than his 80-mile distance by Monday, according to AAA. The Eastern Regional Traffic Management Center is where PennDOT monitors everything happening on the road this weekend. There are many monitors in place and traffic is smooth most of the time, and PennDOT wants to keep it that way. PennDOT spokesperson Fritzie Schlöfler told WGAL that he had given WGAL a tour of the facility and how the crew inside was coordinating with the effort. Enforced on the road. “So we are currently working with state and local police on a click-it-or-ticket initiative focused on seat belts through June 4,” said Schlöfler. rice field. The display of signs can be adjusted from the traffic control center. “Clearly, the focus will be on roads where locals perceive a high number of accidents involving drivers with disabilities. Keep an eye out for high-traffic areas around the valley: “So where 81 and 83 merge. Another hot spot for us is the area where 78 and 81 merge. Here. has a lot of lanes and lots of traffic coming in, so it starts throttling those lanes.” “And when it comes to drivers. Safety comes first. It’s about planning with that in mind,” said Schlöfler. “Construction will be halted over the weekend. Some work zones on the move may have slowed down. You can go there and see different things and get some options ‘ said Schlöfler.
Memorial Day weekend, unofficially the beginning of summer.
The travel rush is well underway and is already becoming one of the busiest in decades.
Combined, 42 million people are expected to travel more than 80 miles by Monday, AAA said.
The Eastern Regional Traffic Management Center is where PennDOT monitors everything happening on the road this weekend. There are many monitors in place and traffic is smooth most of the time, and PennDOT wants to keep it that way.
PennDOT spokesperson Fritzie Schlöfler gave WGAL a tour of the facility and told how crews inside the facility are aligned with the efforts being carried out on the road.
“So we are currently in the middle of a click-it or ticket initiative that will continue until June 4, with the state and local police, focused on seat belts,” Schröfler said.
Many messages for these efforts. You can adjust what is displayed on the sign from the traffic control center.
“Obviously, the focus will be on roads where locals know there are many accidents involving drivers with disabilities, such as alcohol and drugs,” Schlöfler said.
The PennDOT crew keeps an eye on high-traffic areas around the Susquehanna Valley while the police take charge of enforcement.
“So this is where 81 and 83 come together. Another hot spot for us is the area where 78 and 81 meet. So we start throttling those lanes,” Schlöfler said.
And as for drivers. Safety comes first.
Schreffler’s recommendation is to plan for congestion and construction through the 511PA app.
“There will be no construction over the weekend,” Schlöffler said. “There may be some work areas that slowed down during travel. You can go there and see different things and get some options. ‘ said.
https://www.wgal.com/article/as-travel-is-expected-to-be-higher-penndot-monitors-the-streets/44018986 PennDOT monitors streets as more tourists are expected