CLEARFIELD – Interstate 80 eastbound near Kylertown is closed due to a nine-vehicle accident that involved four tractor-trailers, according to GantDaily.com news partner WJAC-TV News.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said eastbound drivers are now being directed off of I-80 at the Woodland/123 interchange. Drivers will then follow Route 970 south to Route 322 east to I-99 north and re-enter I-80 at the Bellefonte/161 interchange.
PennDOT expects to re-open the I-80 eastbound lanes before 2 p.m.
When traveling during a winter storm, PennDOT officials said drivers should adjust their speed to accommodate for changing weather conditions, including visibility. Winter driving conditions require that motorists allow for a greater following distance between vehicles and motorists are reminded to always wear their seat belts.
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