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  • Since some people are probably making the journey today, thought it might be a good idea to get a thread going. If you were able to get to SC from the east, tell us how you did it. I hope to make a post tomorrow afternoon/evening. Be safe.........

    We Are27731

  • there is potential for successful routes today to not be successful tomorrow with what is still coming through

    PSU12

  • +1 Great thread! If you have tickets, you GOTTA get there! We need the Whitehouse to be at record setting capacity!

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    PSUTimm

  • PSU12 said...

    there is potential for successful routes today to not be successful tomorrow with what is still coming through

    Correct. Many rivers will not crest until tomorrow into Saturday. What is passable today may not be passable tomorrow or Saturday.

    psufan32 ●

  • PSUTimm said...

    +1 Great thread! If you have tickets, you GOTTA get there! We need the Whitehouse to be at record setting capacity!

    Spyker?

    state08

  • psufan32 said...

    Correct. Many rivers will not crest until tomorrow into Saturday. What is passable today may not be passable tomorrow or Saturday.

    Unfortunately, the Turnpike Bridge may be the best bet for anyone making the trek to Happy Valley. If that thing gets water on it, the entire south central part of the state is in HUGE trouble. Since it's been completed, they raised it quite a bit, which is good for those making the trip this weekend. All other routes seem to be closed off or will be in due time.

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  • PSUjosh11 said...

    Unfortunately, the Turnpike Bridge may be the best bet for anyone making the trek to Happy Valley. If that thing gets water on it, the entire south central part of the state is in HUGE trouble. Since it's been completed, they raised it quite a bit, which is good for those making the trip this weekend. All other routes seem to be closed off or will be in due time.

    I would advise to leave plenty plenty early in that case, since the turnpike will likely be HEAVILY populated with cars.

    PSU12

  • I would think 81 would be ok across the Susquehanna as it is raised. If so, you can take 81 to Carlisle, get off at E. High St and then take 74 then 75 Port Royal. You can get on 322 there or take the back way to Lewistown on 333. That is if 322 is flooded on the East Shore and 11/15 is flooded on the West Shore.

    This post was edited by JimJones on 9/8/2011 at 2:07 PM

    JimJones

  • PSU12 said...

    I would advise to leave plenty plenty early in that case, since the turnpike will likely be HEAVILY populated with cars.

    That's the plan.

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  • JimJones said...

    I would think 81 would be ok across the Susquehanna as it is raised. If so, you can take 81 to Carlisle, get off at E. High St and then take 74 then 75 Port Royal. You can get on 322 there or take the back way to Lewistown on 333. That is if 11/15 is flooded on the West Shore.

    I've seen this mentioned a few times now. So there's no water that could impede travel on 74/75 before you get to 322?

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  • Don't want to be a buzzkill here, but things in central PA are really f-ed up right now. Roads are buckling, towns are submerged, and it appears bridges will be swept away based on pictures coming in. The Susquhanna River is expected to peak on Saturday at a level that is only one foot below its highest recorded level ever. Seriously, stay safe and don't take chances. If it means staying home, then stay home and watch the game on tv. Some risks are not worth taking. If you *can* get to the game, cheer extra loud of those that will not be able to make it.

    strez ●

  • Wrong answer, get to the game.

    Leave early, tonight if necessary...sleep in your car, pitch a tent in Paternoville, do whatever you have to do and get there before things get worse. Tomorrow is a perfect day to call out sick. We need everyone at this game.

    EWebb45

  • JimJones said...

    I would think 81 would be ok across the Susquehanna as it is raised. If so, you can take 81 to Carlisle, get off at E. High St and then take 74 then 75 Port Royal. You can get on 322 there or take the back way to Lewistown on 333. That is if 322 is flooded on the East Shore and 11/15 is flooded on the West Shore.

    All the bridges are closed, so if you're on the East Shore there is no taking any bridge to get across the Susquehanna.

    Itzsessil

  • Itzsessil said...

    All the bridges are closed, so if you're on the East Shore there is no taking any bridge to get across the Susquehanna.

    I thought the turnpike as well as the 81 bridge across would assuredly be fine. If my memory serves me right the 81 bridge across the susquehanna is a good 50 feet above the water (on normal occasions)

    This post was edited by PSU12 on 9/8/2011 at 3:24 PM

    PSU12

  • PSU12 said...

    I thought the turnpike as well as the 81 bridge across would assuredly be fine. If my memory serves me right the 81 bridge across the susquehanna is a good 50 feet above the water (on normal occasions)

    George Wade Bridge (81) is open, but you can not get on or off at Front St. due to flooding.

    JimJones

  • JimJones said...

    George Wade Bridge (81) is open, but you can not get on or off at Front St. due to flooding.

    Must've misheard that. I wouldn't be surprised if the GW gets shut off at some soon in the next 24 hours.

    Itzsessil

  • Itzsessil said...

    Must've misheard that. I wouldn't be surprised if the GW gets shut off at some soon in the next 24 hours.

    Yeah, I agree. I was down along Front St. this morning and took some pics of the rising water. No way that bridge stays open through all this. Only bridge around here that is likely to stay open is the Turnpike bridge.

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  • Harrisburg is already evacuating up to 3rd street.

    Itzsessil

  • So if I go 78 to 76 to 99, will that still work?

    state08

  • I made it from State College to Exton, PA today.
    Best man in a freakin' wedding.

    Regardless I took rt 322 to rt 11/15 TO I81 and had no issue. Traffic was slow northbound but not stopped.

    Was a 10 minute detour. Got here in 3 hours.

    I81 will not flood and neither will the turnpike.

    comm

  • comm said...

    I made it from State College to Exton, PA today. Best man in a freakin' wedding.

    Regardless I took rt 322 to rt 11/15 TO I81 and had no issue. Traffic was slow northbound but not stopped.

    Was a 10 minute detour. Got here in 3 hours.

    I81 will not flood and neither will the turnpike.

    So you had to cross the Susquehanna right? So it is possible. Just as long as there is no more major rain, there is a way!

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  • PSUjosh11 said...

    Yeah, I agree. I was down along Front St. this morning and took some pics of the rising water. No way that bridge stays open through all this. Only bridge around here that is likely to stay open is the Turnpike bridge.

    There is no way the water reaches the George Wade. It should stay open.

    JimJones

  • What do you mean no way? It's gonna rain more today and tomorrow and now the tributaries are swelling again. I sure hope it doesn't get closed, but it's certainly not out of the question. The other thing is parts of 11-15 are going to flood shortly.

    Itzsessil

  • Bedford2108 said...

    So you had to cross the Susquehanna right? So it is possible. Just as long as there is no more major rain, there is a way!

    Yup. And the 10 minutes on route 11/15 I was nowhere close to being able to be flooded.

    comm

  • comm said...

    Yup. And the 10 minutes on route 11/15 I was nowhere close to being able to be flooded.

    What time did you cross though?

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