
Streets & Roads
Truck fire underneath Tacony-Palmyra Bridge in Philadelphia under control, roadway reopened
Videos showed plumes of smoke billowing into the sky while the fire was active.
2 years ago
"Contact us, we’ll come," says the new parking authority director. After ticketing returned to Shissler Rec, the cars disappeared.
2 years ago
An accounting: SEPTA had four bus and trolley crashes in one week
The transit authority says it’s just “unfortunate coincidence” and not a systemic problem.
2 years ago
Toll cheats cost New Jersey $117M last year and experts say the bill keeps growing
Unpaid tolls totaled $47.2 million on the New Jersey Turnpike and $9 million on the Garden State Parkway in 2022.
2 years ago
Massive sinkhole opens up in West Philadelphia
Neighbors say the sinkhole opened up about a year or so ago and it had been fixed recently.
2 years ago
Police end search for missing 9-month-old swept away in Bucks County flooding
Officials say the infant has been missing since July 15 when flood waters in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County swept his family's car away.
2 years ago
Flash flooding damages bridge, leads to road closure in Chester County
Officials will spend Wednesday assessing damage in Chester County after powerful storms rolled through Tuesday evening.
2 years ago
Springfield Township’s Bethlehem Pike is getting a major upgrade
PennDOT plans to convert the Pike from four lanes to two, with a median for turns, in an attempt to improve driver safety. Some residents fear more congestion.
2 years ago
Recent storm causes Delaware County bridge to deteriorate, forcing closure
The Smithbridge Road Bridge in Concord Township is out of commission due to deterioration from a June storm, according to PennDOT.
2 years ago
72-year-old passenger dies after SEPTA buses crash in Philadelphia; at least 19 others injured
Police say one of the SEPTA bus drivers rear-ended the other. Both buses were occupied at the time.
2 years ago
Flash floods can be deadly. Here are some tips for staying safe
Pay attention to emergency alerts, don’t drive into floodwaters, and get to higher ground if possible.
2 years ago
Section of I-95 South in Pennsport to close overnight for bridge deck repairs
I-95 South at Tasker Street will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next three nights as crews install a new sliding plate to replace the damaged section, PennDOT says.
2 years ago
PennDOT says Dekalb Pike repairs will continue until next week
PennDOT found sinkholes on a private property adjacent to U.S. 202 and they are filling the damaged area of the roadway with a cement material that doesn’t erode.
2 years ago
UPS paid $9 million in Center City parking congestion fines. Here’s a list of top offenders
If you've driven in the heart of Philadelphia, chances are you may have maneuvered around one of the companies on the PPA's list.
2 years ago
PennDOT assessing ‘pavement failure’ on Route 202 following sinkhole repair
A contractor will assess the area Tuesday to ensure repairs from a sinkhole last week will remain steady.
2 years ago