JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — State Route 2008 in Jefferson County has been reopened while several roads remain shut down after heavy rainfall that began on Tuesday evening wreaked havoc on area roadways.
PennDOT Community Relations Coordinator Tina Gibbs is advising motorists of the following weather-related road closures, as of 11:55 a.m. on April 4:
Armstrong
- Route 66 between the intersection of Jefferson Street and First Street/Lincoln Street in Parks Township – closed with detour due to slide
- Route 2036 (Upper Mateer Road/Rearicks Fording Road) between Iron Bridge Road and Garrett Road in Burrell Township
- Route 2026 (Mill Hill Road) between Lime Plant Road/Ridge Road in Burrell Township and Girty Road in South Bend Township
Butler
- Route 308 between the intersection of Cemetery Road and Deer Road in Marion Township
- Route 1010 (Church Street/Hooker Road/South Street/Hallston Road) between Troutman Road and Seven Hills Road in Concord Township – closed due to trees down in wires.
Indiana
- Route 2002 (Old William Penn Highway/Pine Ridge Road/Market Street) between Market Street in Blairsville and the county line.
Jefferson
- None currently
PennDOT cautions motorists to never drive through flooded roadways, as it takes just two feet of fast-moving water to float a car.
Anyone who drives around barriers intended to close a road can face increased penalties if emergency responders are called to rescue motorists who disregard traffic control signs. If a road is flooded, don’t try to drive through it.
Additional resources on flooding can be found on at www.ready.pa.gov.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com.
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