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Upcoming Travel Restrictions on North Burrowes Road Between West College Avenue and Steam Drive

On Monday, November 24, Stone Valley Construction will be excavating North Burrowes Road between West College Avenue and Steam Drive for manhole repairs. Work will take place from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will cause the entire street to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to Stone Valley Construction by calling 814-441-3442.


The Borough of State College Parking Department will be lifting the “No Parking 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.” and the one- and two-hour restrictions beginning at noon Friday, November 21. Event rates will be in effect at all meters, lots and garages beginning at 6:00 p.m. Friday through 6:00 p.m. Sunday. All restrictions will go back into place at 2:00 a.m. on Monday, November 24. Lawn parking will not be permitted.

Upcoming Parking Changes from Nov. 21-24

The Borough of State College Parking Department will be lifting the “No Parking 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.” and the one- and two-hour restrictions beginning at noon Friday, November 21. Event rates will be in effect at all meters, lots and garages beginning at 6:00 p.m. Friday through 6:00 p.m. Sunday. All restrictions will go back into place at 2:00 a.m. on Monday, November 24. Lawn parking will not be permitted.

Please note that Pennsylvania Vehicle Code Violations will be strictly enforced:

  • No Parking on the Sidewalk⁠
  • No Parking within an Intersection⁠
  • No Parking on a Crosswalk⁠
  • No Parking within 20 feet of Crosswalk at an Intersection⁠
  • No Parking 30 feet of a Stop Sign⁠
  • No Parking over 12 inches from the Curb⁠
  • No Parking against Traffic⁠
  • No Parking in Front of Driveway⁠
  • No Parking Anytime⁠

Cars in violation of any of the above violations will be subject to ticketing and towing. ⁠All other non-PA Vehicle Code Violations will be strictly enforced as well. Parking meters on-street and parking lots are enforced from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Please contact the State College Parking Department at (814) 278-4769 with any further questions.⁠

Upcoming Travel Restrictions on West Calder Way Between Fraser Street and Miller Alley

On Thursday, November 20, A2V HVAC will be occupying West Calder Way between Fraser Street and Miller Alley for work removing a boiler and bringing in new parts. Work will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will cause the entire street to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to A2V HVAC by calling 814-937-2906.


You're invited to Community Conversations on Wednesday, Nov. 19

Join the Discussion: Community Conversations on Incarceration and Reentry in State College

Join the Borough of State College and the Center for Alternatives in Community Justice (CACJ) for the next conversation in the Community Conversations Series. This session explores incarceration and reentry through a local lens, starting with a panel of local experts followed by an interactive Reentry Simulation led by Penn State’s Restorative Justice Initiative.


🗓️ Wednesday, November 19

🕕6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

📍The State Theatre, 130 West College Avenue


Register and submit questions for the panelists >> here

Note: This event will not be livestreamed, but a CNET recording will be available afterward.

Upcoming Travel Restrictions on South Allen Street Between West Marlyn Avenue and End of South Allen Street

On Thursday, November 20, Asplundh Tree LLC will be occupying South Allen Street between West Marlyn Avenue and the end of South Allen Street for tree trimming and removal. Work will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will cause one travel lane to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to Asplundh Tree LLC by calling 570-502-0252.


Upcoming Travel Restrictions on Southgate Drive Between Waupelani Drive and Blue Course Drive

On Thursday, November 20, Asplundh Tree LLC will be occupying Southgate Drive between Waupelani Drive and Blue Course Drive for tree trimming and removal. Work will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will cause one travel lane to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to Asplundh Tree LLC by calling 570-502-0252.


Upcoming Travel Restrictions on Oneida Street Between Westerly Parkway and Waupelani Drive

On Thursday, November 20, Asplundh Tree LLC will be occupying Oneida Street between Westerly Parkway and Waupelani Drive for tree trimming and removal. Work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will cause one travel lane to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to Asplundh Tree LLC by calling 570-223-3870. 


Upcoming Travel Restrictions on North Atherton Street Between West Mitchell Avenue and Oak Street

From Monday, November 24, through Wednesday, November 26, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania will be excavating 1000 North Atherton Street between West Mitchell Avenue and Oak Street to install new gas service. Work will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will cause one travel lane in each direction and the sidewalk to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania by calling 814-424-1759.


You're invited to Community Conversations on Wednesday, Nov. 19

Join the Discussion: Community Conversations on Incarceration and Reentry in State College

Join the Borough of State College and the Center for Alternatives in Community Justice (CACJ) for the next conversation in the Community Conversations Series. This session explores incarceration and reentry through a local lens, starting with a panel of local experts followed by an interactive Reentry Simulation led by Penn State’s Restorative Justice Initiative.


🗓️ Wednesday, November 19

🕕6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

📍The State Theatre, 130 West College Avenue


Register and submit questions for the panelists >> here

Note: This event will not be livestreamed, but a CNET recording will be available afterward.

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