MEADVILLE —
The following state routes in Erie and Crawford counties have storm related closures or traffic restrictions.
Interstate 79 – Speed limit reduced to 45 mph due to high winds.
Interstate 90 – Speed limit reduced to 45 mph due to high winds.
Interstate 79 – Closed northbound and southbound from West 26th Street to Lincoln Avenue in Erie due to downed power lines.
State Route 19 – Open, but traffic disruptions at the intersection of Utility Lane in Union Township, Crawford County, due to high water on the road.
State Route 97 – Closed in Erie County from Waterford Pike in Waterford Borough to Robison Road in Summit Township due to flooding and down power lines.
State Route 89 – Closed in Erie County from Middle Road to Lake Road in North East Township due to a tree entangled in utility lines.
State Route 98 – Traffic restriction from West Lake Road to Lohrer Road in Fairview Township, Erie County, due to downed utility lines.
State Route 3001 (Pennside Road/Knapp Road) – Closed from Boyce Road to Carter Road in Conneaut Township, Erie County, due to flooding.
State Route 1041 (Sparta Streeet/Fish Flats Road) – Closed in Crawford County from Garland Street in Centerville Borough to White Road in Rome Township due to flooding.
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