It took some time to get these changes in Oakland, and perhaps Seattle, reflected on electronic maps and these were on major highways. For information regarding similar issues at locations lower in the heirarchy of thoroughfares the data would seem to be virtually unavailable.

I work in newspaper delivery. These issues are critical to us, but we work overnight when those in the engineering department, if there is one, for any area at issue are still resting comfortably in their beds or just getting up to start the day.

I believe there needs to be a central clearinghouse for data regarding all planned and emergency road closures, perhaps even constrictions, changes, the Route 4 and Route 17 interchange in Paramus, New Jersey was redesigned with two fly over ramps in the last few years, and openings for each state or other well defined reasonably large regional area and they would each meet adjacent ones so that all areas would be covered.

Those in the local govering authorities responsible for such things would report any such issues to the central clearinghouse for that area and the central clearinghouse would then forward the data to the electronic mapping companies, package delivery companies, limousine services, newspaper delivery and other interested parties. This would be done ninety one days in advance of planned events, and as soon as possible upon the occurance of emergency situations.

With respect to planned closures and constrictions, when it is anticipated that this would be restored to as it was originally or is to be, the Route 23 and Route 46 interchange in Wayne has been under construction for quite some time, is to be noted and frequently updated as appropriate. And as for emergency ones, while those dealing with the emergency situation will often have their hands full, redirecting the general public around it sooner could greatly expedite the response of subsequent equipment that may be needed. This could be accomplished by having nearby emergency departments that are unaffected yet sufficiently familiar with the area at issue promptly report the incident and adjust the geographic boundaries as applicable through the course of the event.