Route 168 Single-lane Restrictions in Midland

PennDOT District 11 is announcing single-lane restrictions are underway on a portion of Route 168 in Midland Borough due to the current slide in the area.Route 168 is down to a single-lane alternating traffic pattern between Woodlane Avenue and Midland Heights Circle due to material continuing to fall from the current landslide. PennDOT geotechnical engineers are currently monitoring the site as the hillside. In the interest of public safety, the department will keep the roadway restricted until further notice.

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