MEADVILLE —
The following state routes in Erie and Crawford counties have storm related closures or traffic restrictions.
· 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.
· State Route 3002 (Cherry Hill Road) – Closed from Biscoff Road to Keepville Road in Conneaut Township, Erie County, due to flooding.
· State Route 3013 (Old Albion Road) -- Closed from Gage Road to Lexington Road in Conneaut Township, Erie County, due to flooding.
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11 a.m. update - state road closures and restrictions in Crawford and Erie counties
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