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Pennsylvania DOT Provides Winter Driving Advice Ahead of Storm

With sleet and freezing rain forecasted for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel.

For those who need to travel during winter storms, the department reminds motorists to “Know Before You Go” read more…

The article: Pennsylvania DOT Provides Winter Driving Advice Ahead of Storm, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

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Florida Governor Issues Hurricane Idalia Update – August 29, 2023

This morning, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Idalia at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue and Major General John Haas. As the storm approaches, landfall is expected early Wednesday morning with evacuation orders being called across 22 counties. The Governor also expanded the Executive Order to include three additional counties, bringing the t read more…

The article: Florida Governor Issues Hurricane Idalia Update – August 29, 2023, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

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South Carolina DOT Prepares Teams Ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) maintenance forces are loading trucks, sharpening blades and cleaning out storm drains among other tasks in preparation for anticipated severe weather from Tropical Storm Idalia in South Carolina.

Crews began preparing over the weekend read more…

The article: South Carolina DOT Prepares Teams Ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

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Interstate 95RoadNews

Connecticut DOT: Plan Ahead This Memorial Day Weekend, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

This Memorial Day Weekend, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are teaming up with the Connecticut State Police and local law enforcement to remind the public about the dangers of read more…

The article: Connecticut DOT: Plan Ahead This Memorial Day Weekend, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

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Interstate 95RoadNews

Connecticut DOT Launches Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Pilot Program

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced the implementation of a program to reduce speeding in work zones and improve Connecticut roadway safety. The Know The Zone: Speed Safety Camera Program will be active on April 10, 2023, in Connecticut at work zones in Norwalk and read more…

The article: Connecticut DOT Launches Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Pilot Program, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

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Interstate 4RoadNews

Florida Governor Gives Updates on Preparation Efforts Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis gave an update on state preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole and urged Floridians to listen to local emergency management officials for updates related to their counties. There are currently 16,000 linemen staged to respond to power outages following the storm in addition to 600 guardsmen that have been activated, and 7 Urban Search and Rescue teams on standby to deploy following the storm. Governor DeSantis also signed an executive order, expanding read more…

The article: Florida Governor Gives Updates on Preparation Efforts Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

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Interstate 5RoadNews

Expect Winter Delays Over I-5 Siskiyous, Mt. Shasta Areas and Cascade Passes

The Oregon Department of Transportation warns that unprepared drivers may face challenges through next week as a mix of winter storms are forecast for the Interstate 5 corridor and Cascade mountain passes. Conditions may cause either delays or closures so drivers should remain flexible.

“We a read more…

The article: Expect Winter Delays Over I-5 Siskiyous, Mt. Shasta Areas and Cascade Passes, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide

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Interstate 95RoadNews

Beginning January 1, 2021 Holding a Phone While Driving Will Be Illegal in Virginia

Put your phone down and focus on driving. That text, call, tweet & selfie can wait! Beginning January 1, 2021, it will be illegal to hold a phone or other mobile device while driving in Virginia.

§ 46.2-818.2. (Effective January 1, 2021) Use of handheld personal communications devices in read more…

The article: Beginning January 1, 2021 Holding a Phone While Driving Will Be Illegal in Virginia, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

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