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What can be done to make work zones safer?

Three workers killed in construction zone in York County last week
By Scott LaMar/WITF

Forget the wrecking ball — Pittsburgh officials will test out deconstruction

Deconstruction can be a costlier and more time-consuming process than swinging a wrecking ball, but Mayor Bill Peduto said that the long-term benefits make it a win.

By Margaret J. Krauss/WESA

State Treasurer Joe Torsella offers loan to fund highway projects

Treasurer Joe Torsella said he was prepared to authorize financial support to the Motor License Fund to keep contractors paid and on the job through the fiscal year ending June 30.

By The Associated Press

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I-83 ramp in Harrisburg area closed this weekend

…..the on-ramp from Union Deposit Road to southbound I-83 was closed Friday night and will remain that way until Monday morning at 6am.

By Craig Rhodes/WITF

The 43-day wait is over: Construction on all projects in Pa. can resume

Even when construction projects resume there will be a number of changes that the state has put into place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
By Daniel Urie/PennLive

Building Notre Dame

By Fred Vigeant/WITF

Updated: 2020-04-20 16:40:00

Gov. Tom Wolf extends stay-at-home order to May 8, will expand curbside liquor pick-up and allow online car sales

The Democratic governor said construction sites would also be allowed to resume operations May 8 as long as health and safety guidelines are followed.
By Angela Couloumbis/Spotlight PA


After fire destroys family’s home, coronavirus prevents new one from being finished

Dan and Heather Adamson lost their home and all their belongings on the morning of Sept. 29. But adding to the devastation is their inability to finish construction on a home to replace it.

By Jan Murphy/PennLive
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