CLEARFIELD – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) advises property owners in Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin and Potter counties that fill material will be available, free of charge, during PennDOT maintenance operations through the spring and summer months.

Fill material is collected during maintenance activities, such as shoulder cutting and ditch cleaning, when soil is removed from the roadway shoulders and ditch lines to facilitate drainage. This material is available to property owners who request it, have accessible property near work areas, and submit a completed M-666 form to their PennDOT county maintenance facility Local four-county maintenance facilities can be contacted at:

■ McKean — 300 Bingham Road, Cyclone; (814) 465-7754

■ Potter — 7 W. Locust St., Coudersport; (814) 274-9181

■ Elk — 32 Saint Leo Ave., Ridgway; (814) 7720038

■ Cameron — 21013 CCC Memorial Highway, Emporium; 814-486-1643 Although PennDOT crews are common sights on Pennsylvania’s 40,000 roadway miles and 25,000 bridges, many customers may not realize the scope of work crews perform. The Maintenance First series was developed to shed some light on the operations PennDOT performs year-round to provide an efficient transportation system.

Through the Summer Employment Program, PennDOT hires hundreds of seasonal workers from post high school grads to experienced workers to help repair and maintain roads and structures throughout the commonwealth. To apply, visit the commonwealth’s employment site and search for the PennDOT Summer Maintenance Program job posting.