Motorists facing the brunt of nature's latest whims will find swathes of roadways across north central Pennsylvania shuttered, as officials scramble to contend with the aftermath of flooding and toppled trees and utilities. According to a report by PennDOT, closures and detours are the current reality in several counties, with repairs owing to the extensive flood damage stretching out indefinitely.
The damage rundown lists Lycoming County bearing the brunt, with Sylvan Dell Road and Little Pine Creek Road facing closures. Motorists have been diverted onto alternative routes, contending with detours that weave through the local thoroughfares of Trout Run Mountain Road, Lycoming Creek Road, and Route 973. Northumberland and Union counties are also caught in the mix, with closures along Route 405 and River Road, respectively, where detours via Route 254, Route 147, and the Susquehanna Trail are shuffling traffic around closed segments.
While progress comes in bits and pieces, roads like North Road in Tioga County remain closed for the long haul, with flood damage dictating extensive repairs. The detour, although inconvenient for motorists, stitches together Route 249, Austinburg Road, and Route 49 as a temporary fix. Additionally, Canada Road and Wattles Run Road are sealed off, funneling traffic through suggested detours involving Old State Road, Williamson Road, Route 49, and Route 349, details provided by PennDOT reveal.
