Penn Township Centre County

08/17/2026

LOCAL ROAD MAINTENANCE
Pipe Replacement & Cleaning Route 2012 (Cooper Street) between Maple Lane and Water Tower Lane in Gregg Township. Monday, August 17, through Friday, August 21. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours and may deploy a pilot vehicle. When encountering a pilot vehicle with a “Pilot Car Follow Me” sign mounted on the rear and a revolving yellow light, drivers must remain behind it until it has left the roadway. Do not pass.
For more information on PennDOT’s maintenance activities, visit https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/about-penndot/strategic-planning-and-operations/penndot-maintenance-activities
Drivers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.
Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.pa.gov/DOTprojects.

06/29/2026

06/04/2026

UPDATE: Bridge location is at the intersection of Penns Creek Rd and Main Street in Coburn.

COBURN: Rehabilitation of a Bridge Over Penns Creek Starts June 8

Centre, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that a bridge rehabilitation project will be taking place along Route 2011 (Penns Creek Rd / Main St.) in Penn Township, Centre County. The work on this project is set to begin on Monday, June 8, and improve ride quality while extending the service life of the bridge.

Starting Monday, the contractor will install temporarily traffic signals and construction signs. PennDOT anticipates project completion in early November, but all construction schedules are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Work scheduled under this contract includes painting and rehabilitation of the existing bridge, paving, structural repairs, concrete repairs, deck repair, guide rail, pavement markings, and miscellaneous construction. Clearwater Construction Inc of Mercer, PA, is the contractor for this $1.3 million project.

Drivers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

04/07/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Penalties for Texting While Driving Begin June 5, 2026
The state Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania State Police are reminding Pennsylvanians to put down the phone while driving or they will soon be forced to pay a fine. Paul Miller’s Law, which prohibits the use of hand-held devices while driving, even while stopped temporarily due to traffic, a red light, or other delays, took effect June 5, 2025. Drivers can still use their phones to alert authorities in the event of an emergency and use hands-free technology to make phone calls, use a GPS, and listen to music.
Beginning June 5, 2026, drivers convicted of using a hand-held device while driving will pay a $50 fine, plus court costs and other fees. Pennsylvania also enforces a texting-while-driving ban that prohibits drivers from using mobile devices to send, read, or write text-based communications while their vehicle is in motion.
"As the warning period for Paul Miller’s Law concludes, troopers will begin issuing citations to drivers using handheld devices behind the wheel," said Pennsylvania State Police Acting Commissioner Lieutenant Colonel George L. Bivens. "Distracted driving is dangerous and significantly increases the risk of crashes. Just a moment of inattention can lead to life-altering consequences. The PSP urges all motorists to put their phones down, stay focused, and help keep Pennsylvania's roadways safe."
For more information on distracted driving, visit www.pa.gov/dotsafety.