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Dan Hartzell: Median barrier will correct fatal flaw

Q: Regarding the fatal Jan. 25 crossover accident on I-78, how many deaths will it take before PennDOT realizes there is a design flaw in 78 from the Hellertown exit to the Delaware River? The lanes of the highway in most of this section are...

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