Mahoning Township drivers, get ready to take a detour. According to an announcement by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), River Drive (Route 2006) is scheduled for closure near the railroad crossing in Montour County as a maintenance project kicks off next week. This maintenance work, starting Monday, July 8, aims to remove and replace a deteriorating retaining wall between the roadway and railroad tracks.
The project, extending beyond the wall replacement, will also include pipe replacements, paving, and guiderail upgrades. PennDOT has set up a detour for cars and trucks that will redirect traffic along Clinic Drive, Route 11, Ridge Drive (Route 2006), and Mount Zion Drive (Route 2013). Bikers will also need to navigate around the construction using a separate detour, which runs using Clinic Drive, Toby Run Road, Ridge Drive, and Mount Zion Drive.
Weather pending, the work is expected to wrap up by August 19. Motorists are urged by PennDOT to drive cautiously while navigating the area. For those looking to stay informed about traffic conditions, www.511PA.com serves as a resource, providing not only delay alerts and weather forecasts but also access to live traffic cameras. The service can be accessed via a smartphone app, a call to 5-1-1, or through local social media accounts.
Comprehensive information on District 3's infrastructure, both for completed projects and future plans, is available at www.penndot.gov/D3Results. In addition, PennDOT's active and planned construction endeavors can be found detailed at www.projects.penndot.gov. For real-time updates, follow PennDOT on various social media platforms.
