Updated, 9:12 p.m.
DUBOIS – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting drivers that a section of Route 219 (North Brady Street) in DuBois has partially re-opened.
A fallen tree brought down a number of utility lines earlier today between Jared Street and West Washington Avenue in DuBois.
As utility work takes place, flaggers are enforcing an alternating traffic pattern through the area. A full re-opening of this section of Route 219 is not expected until day break tomorrow.
Route 219 in this area carries thousands of vehicles each day, so drivers should be prepared for long delays and stopped or slowed traffic. Drivers familiar with the area may choose to use alternate routes.
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DUBOIS – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting drivers that a section of Route 219 (North Brady Street) in DuBois is closed at this time.
A fallen tree has brought down a number of utility lines, closing Route 219 between Jared Street and West Washington Avenue in DuBois. PennDOT expects the closure to be in place until nighttime hours today.
Emergency responders are on site to direct traffic to detour routes. Drivers familiar with the area should use alternate roads.
Route 219 in this area carries thousands of vehicles each day, so drivers should be prepared for long delays and stopped or slowed traffic.
Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 770 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA Web site.
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