ITS: PennDOT begins ITS upgrades on I-80, I-99

    Aug. 7, 2012

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) began work last week on a project to upgrade intelligent transportation system (ITS) devices in Clearfield, Centre and Clinton counties. Crews will add some new devices while replacing others.

     

    The $5.1 million project will center on I-80 and I-99, which currently carry 89 ITS assets, according to PennDOT. Upon completion in October, the three counties will have 112 assets.

     

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) began work last week on a project to upgrade intelligent transportation system (ITS) devices in Clearfield, Centre and Clinton counties. Crews will add some new devices while replacing others.

    The $5.1 million project will center on I-80 and I-99, which currently carry 89 ITS assets, according to PennDOT. Upon completion in October, the three counties will have 112 assets.

    Work will begin at I-80 eastbound near the Woodland/123 interchange in Clearfield County, proceeding through Centre and Clinton counties. From there, crews will reverse direction to cover westbound I-80 and I-99.

    The current ITS asset mix includes 27 dynamic message signs, 4 semi-permanent dynamic message signs, 21 highway advisory radio systems and 37 closed circuit cameras.

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