CLEARFIELD – PennDOT advises drivers that a portion of Interstate 80 westbound is closed in Centre and Clearfield counties due to an accident. The closure is in effect from Exit 147 (Snow Shoe) to Exit 133 (Kylertown/Philipsburg).
Traffic is being routed using the Orange Detour. Vehicles will exit I-80 westbound at the 147/Snow Shoe interchange and follow Route 144 west to Route 53 south and back to I-80 at the /Kylertown-Philipsburg interchange.
Motorists will be alerted to the incident through the use of the Highway Advisory Radio System and Dynamic Message System signs.
PennDOT expects to re-open the roadway by noon.
Motorists can check travel conditions on more than 2,900 miles of roadway online at www.511PA.com or by calling 511 from any telephone.
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