How does PennDOT prepare for a major snowstorm?
A. The Department of Transportation current uses a number of devices to track storms, including weather radar, local forecasting by media, and by contact with neighboring Counties. These elements enable PENNDOT to quickly mobilize our employees and equipment to handle approaching storms. Q.I don’t live on a main road. Why does it take so long for PENNDOT to service my road A.PENNDOT services road on a priority basis according to Maintenance Functional Class (MFC) and traffic volume. State roads, with the highest MFC and the highest amount of traffic, such as interstate and four-lane highways, receive service first, followed by secondary traffic routes, rural roads, etc. During a winter storm, PENNDOT employees, and contractors hired by PENNDOT, work around-the-clock so that all roads receive adequate service in priority order. Q.
