News Release – January 20, 2010

Traffic Alert

Sergeant Thomas E. Rudzinski, Public Information Officer

(717) 569-6401 ext 462 / (717) 808-6808

At 4:45 a.m. January 20, 2010, a one-car crash occurred at the intersection of Route 272 (Oregon Pike) and East Roseville Road. As a result of the crash, the traffic light at the intersection is not functioning.

Repairs to the light are expected to take most of the day. Stop signs are in place and police are monitoring the intersection; however, delays are anticipated. Motorists should consider an alternate route and add additional time for their travel.

Traffic Alert – November 25, 2009

Holiday Travel

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is the start of one of the busiest travel times of the year. According to PennDOT, the 2008 Thanksgiving holiday period resulted in the most crashes of any holiday in 2008.

During the holiday season, which runs between Thanksgiving and New Year’s weekend, the Manheim Township Police Department will be working together with PennDOT and other law enforcement agencies to increase traffic safety on our roadways. As part of this effort, Manheim Township will be involved in roving patrols, sobriety checkpoints, and selective enforcement details. These efforts are aimed at aggressive driving violations, such as unsafe lane changes, speeding, and red light violations. Officers will also be vigilant for impaired drivers.

Motorists are reminded as follows:

• Buckle up every time you are in a vehicle.
• Expect travel delays in the days before and after Thanksgiving and Christmas, as these periods can result in an unusually high amount of traffic on the roadways.
• Check the weather forecast before you travel, as road conditions can deteriorate rapidly during weather events.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
• Allow extra time!

The Manheim Township Police Department wishes everybody a safe holiday season.

Traffic Alert – July 3, 2009

Road Closure – Brockton Road

Brockton Road in the Belair Development will continue to be closed from 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. until July 10, 2009, between Belair Drive and Candlewyck Road.

Road Closure – Bushong Road

Bushong Road will be closed over Route 222 for approximately four months beginning July 6, 2009. A detour will be in place during this construction project.

 Traffic Alert – June 5, 2009

Harrisburg Pike Restrictions

 Beginning June 8, 2009, and continuing for about two months, expect delays on Harrisburg Pike between College Avenue and the railroad overpass in Manheim Township. Work is being done on the water main which will result in lane restrictions and delays. Consider alternate routes.

Traffic Alert

February 27, 2009

Koser Road Closure

On Monday, March 2, 2009, Koser Road will be closed in the area of Randolph Drive for road work. Randolph Drive is located just east of Fruitville Pike in Manheim Township. A detour will be in place using Randolph Drive. Work is expected to begin at 7:00 a.m. and conclude in the afternoon.

Traffic Alert

DUI Enforcement during the Super Bowl

January 27, 2009

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the nation’s most dangerous days on the roadways due to impaired driving. As a result, police departments across the state are teaming up for increased impaired driving enforcement over the Super Bowl weekend in an effort to make the celebration safer for motorists. During last year’s Super Bowl celebration, from the period of 6 a.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2008, to 6 a.m. on Monday, February 4, 2008, there were 247 reported crashes, resulting in 3 fatalities.

The Manheim Township Police Department will be a part of the team that will be looking for impaired drivers this weekend. Patrols will be targeting aggressive and impaired driving violations in an effort to reduce injuries and deaths on our roadways. Please remember to be a responsible driver and to buckle up every time, every ride.

Here are some simple reminders:

• Make a promise to yourself and your family to NEVER drive after you have been drinking, and then keep the promise!
• Designate a Driver. Make sure you do this before your group starts drinking.
• Don’t let friends drive if they’ve been drinking. Call a taxi or get a nondrinking friend to do the driving.
• Be a responsible host. Be sure to have plenty of food and nonalcoholic drinks available. Watch for signs of intoxication, and never let a guest drive if they have been drinking.
• Wear your seatbelt! Your seatbelt is your best defense against drunk drivers. Make sure all passengers in your vehicle are buckled up.