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I live on a state highway and the stormwater pipe under my driveway is clogged. Will PennDOT clear my pipe?

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I live on a state highway and the stormwater pipe under my driveway is clogged. Will PennDOT clear my pipe?

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A.PENNDOT can not maintain pipes on private driveways or in the entrance to a private driveway, even if the driveway intersects with a state road. PA Title 67, Chapter 441, defines maintenance, repair and replacement responsibilities for driveway owners with respect to drainage and pavement conditions. Property owners are responsible for the cleaning of the driveway pipe. For more detailed information, PENNDOT’s highway occupancy permit regulation manual can be obtained from the local county office. Q.