HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – Pennsylvanians looking for information on construction projects, improvements underway because of Act 89, the state’s transportation funding plan, as well as projects scheduled through 2026 have a new resource.
The new Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) website, located at www.Projects.PennDOT.gov includes maps and explanations of: construction projects that are underway or will be bid or begin this year; projects that are completed, underway, planned or in evelopment because of Act 89’s historic investment; and projects included in the department’s Four and Twelve Year Plans.
“Part of ensuring that PennDOT works for our customers is making sure they can find information on our investments in their communities,” PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards said. “This website shows the magnitude of the amount and value of current work and well into the future.”
In addition to demonstrating the breadth of improvements being made across the state, the Transportation Projects site allows users to view projects according to categories such as county, statewide, PennDOT district and more. The construction section also allows users view projects on Pennsylvania Interstate corridors.
The website and mapping tools are also compatible with mobile devices.
For the latest information on current travel conditions, motorists can check information on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com before they leave home.
511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides information on current traffic impacts from construction, 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 website.
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