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511PA offers Little League World Series travel information
WILLIAMSPORT -- Motorists traveling to the Little League World Series can access real-time traffic conditions and alternate-route information through a specialized 511PA webpage, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
The page provides information for the primary routes into Williamsport, including Routes 15 and 220 and Interstate 80. Travelers can view current travel times for primary and alternate routes as well as traffic incidents, construction, traffic cameras and vehicle speeds.
PennDOT also will post real-time travel information on changeable message signs along primary routes to the event.
Officials advised motorists to prepare for changing traffic patterns, slow-moving or stopped vehicles and increased pedestrian traffic during the series.
Travel information also is available through 511PA, the 511PA mobile app or by calling 511.
Regional police handle 550 incidents in July
LEWISTOWN -- The Mifflin County Regional Police Department handled 550 incident reports during July, including 10 theft or fraud cases, two assaults and 23 motor vehicle crashes.
Officers issued 96 traffic citations, 10 non-traffic citations and 36 warnings during the month. Police also made three arrests for driving under the influence.
The department serves Burnham Borough and Brown, Derry and Union townships.