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PennDOT Road Work Starting Nov. 7

Beware of deer.

Upper Macungie

  • Road: US 222 between Schantz Road and US 222/Trexlertown
  • Restriction: Single lane condition in both directions for various work. Turn lane will be utilized for thru traffic movement. Work includes installation of raised pavement markings, rumble strips, and pavement markings.
  • Date: Nov. 7,  8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

  • Road: US 22 at Tilghman Street Overpass between Interstate 78 AND PA 309
  • Type of Work: Inspection
  • Restriction: Westbound lane restriction.
  • Date: Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Veterans Day, Nov.11.

Beware of Deer

As the end of Daylight Savings Time will soon bring an earlier nightfall, PennDOT is cautioning motorists that most crashes involving deer happen at this time of year.

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Deer are most active during their breeding season, and particularly between sunset and sunrise. Harvesting and hunting activity can also increase the movement of deer.

PennDOT statistics show nearly half of all reportable crashes in the past five years involving deer occurred in the months of October and November, with nearly 77 percent taking place between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. Last year, there were more than 3,000 crashes statewide involving deer, resulting in more than 600 injuries and eight fatalities.

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