PennDOT Announces Projects Near Sunbury and Shamokin

Two pieces of advice from PennDOT:

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a portion of Catawissa Avenue (Route 4006) in the Town of Sunbury and Mile Hill Road (Route 4006) in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County will be closed next Monday for a pipe replacement project. On Monday, August 5, 2024, Catawissa Avenue/Mile Hill Road will be closed between Packer Street in the Town of Sunbury and Epler Road in Upper Augusta Township while the Sunbury Municipal Authority replaces a deteriorated pipe near Whitaker Alley. A detour will be in place via Mt Pleasant Road and Mile Post Road (Route 4004) while work is performed. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., weather permitting. Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect traffic delays and drive carefully. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com.

Roadworks signs

Montoursville, PA – Motorists traveling on Shamrock Road (Route 2010) in Shamokin Township, Northumberland County are advised that a railroad crossing project will begin this week. Beginning Friday, August 2, 2024, Shamrock Road will be closed between Mulberry Road and Rose Road while the contractor, CTW, installs a modified barrel-type railroad/highway crossing over the road. A detour via Bottle Road (Route 4012), Snydertown Road (Route 4012), and Short Road (Route 2007) will be in effect for the duration of the project. The project is expected to be completed by Friday, August 9, 2024, weather permitting. This work is a joint effort between the Shamokin Valley Rail Road and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect traffic delays, and drive with caution. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com.