'We’ll be adding green lights to existing flashing or revolving yellow (amber) ones to make construction and maintenance operations more visible and improve…
'The agencies here today spend a lot of time planning and preparing our crews and resources so that when the first snowflakes fall, we can properly deploy what is needed and where,' Pennsylvania Turnpike COO Craig Shuey saidIt might not feel like it outside, but winter is quickly approaching. Luckily, road crews attacking Old Man Winter in Pennsylvania will have better lights this season.
PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike are utilizing millions in state funding to upgrade equipment before the first snowflake falls on a Keystone State road. Pennsylvania Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll, Pennsylvania Turnpike COO Craig Shuey and others gathered on Oct. 2, 2024, to unveil winter plans to combat snow and ice on state roads.
“Keeping Pennsylvanians' travel as safe as possible is at the core of PennDOT's mission, and the new lighting option signed into law by the Governor is another way we can enhance safety," Carroll said.Drivers are also being encouraged to make sure they are ready for slippery road conditions and falling snow.
“PennDOT and our partners are prepared for the season ahead and we urge the public to prepare themselves and their vehicles as well," Carroll said. “We all know that winter weather can be tricky in Pennsylvania," Shuey said. “Drivers need to be aware of the conditions and drive accordingly. We have employees out there working to clear the roadway who want to get home to their families, so we ask drivers to give plenty of distance between them and the plow trucks, and don't try to pass trucks spreading salt.
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