
Streets & Roads
New Jersey assesses post-storm damage, urges caution on the roads
New Jersey State Police said that they have responded to 207 car crashes and 426 motorist aids since Wednesday morning.
3 years ago
After a fiery crash, a Sharswood block captain is changing the traffic rules for her community
“This is not a Nascar racing zone,” Donna Price, a North Philadelphia block captain, said. “We’re going to slow it down and have safety for our children.”
3 years ago
Sleet, icing, snow: Parts of Pa. see biggest December snowfall in years, says state meteorologist
Pennsylvania’s top meteorologist says Wednesday’s winter storm is a big one for parts of the commonwealth.
3 years ago
PennDOT, PA Turnpike: Road restrictions in response to winter snow storm
To keep up with the latest information as the storm progresses, follow 511PA via its traveler information website and mapping tool.
3 years ago
New Jersey declares State of Emergency, braces for first snowfall of the season
The New Jersey Department of Transportation has issued a commercial vehicle ban on seven interstate highways starting at 1 p.m.
3 years ago
Plan to replace 110-year-old N.J. bridge submitted to Congress
The new — and higher — Portal North bridge is a key component of the broader Gateway Project, which includes modernizing rail infrastructure between Newark and Penn Station.
3 years ago
Philadelphia is counting bicyclists with new tech embedded in the street
Philadelphia has installed permanent bicycle use counters along two heavily used Center City bike lanes.
3 years ago
Delaware River Port Authority postpones toll increase
The action marked the fifth time that the agency's board has postponed automatic biennial increases that are pegged to the Consumer Price Index.
3 years ago
DelDOT preps drivers for massive overhaul of I-95 through Wilmington
Construction crews are in the final months of prep work on a project that will drastically affect traffic on I-95 through the city of Wilmington for the next two years.
3 years ago
Trailer truck sliced open on Kelly Drive shouldn’t have been there anyway
This kind of crash happens around twice a year on the scenic route.
3 years ago
Philly Streets Commissioner: City can’t afford hazard pay for sanitation workers
Philadelphia sanitation workers have joined their peers in cities across the U.S. in the call for hazard pay.
3 years ago
Road diet! Washington Ave. slims down from 5 lanes to 3
The South Philly road is one of the city’s most dangerous. Many neighbors see the change as positive though some challenge the virtual engagement done.
3 years ago
Philly Council calls for hearings as city’s auto fatality rate soars
UPenn professor Erick Guerra said increased alcohol consumption and less congested streets — both side effects of COVID-19 — were behind the spike.
3 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: REAL ID service to resume
Pennsylvania residents can update their driver’s licenses to meet federal standards for the first time since March.
3 years ago
Philly announces road closures to prevent tailgating at Eagles home games
The street closures will be in place to enforce the city’s tailgating ban, which was implemented to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
3 years ago