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PennDOT Announces Franklin County Maintenance Work for June 8-12

PennDOT’s Franklin County office has scheduled road maintenance work for the week of June 8-12.

The schedule includes:

Back Road, State Route 4007, in Metal Township will have pipe replacement work Monday. Traffic control will include flagging.

Stoney Batter Road, State Route 3011, in Peters Township will have bridge work Monday through Friday. Traffic control will include flagging.

Philadelphia Avenue, Route 11, in Greene Township will have shoulder cutting Monday. Traffic control will include flagging.

Orrstown Road, Route 533, in Letterkenny and Southampton townships will have shoulder cutting Tuesday and Wednesday. Traffic control will include flagging.

Lincoln Way, Route 30, in Guilford Township will have shoulder cutting Thursday and Friday. Traffic control will include flagging.

Welsh Run Road, Route 995, in Montgomery Township will have pipe flushing Monday through Wednesday. Traffic control will include flagging.

Mercersburg Road, Route 416, in Montgomery Township will have pipe flushing Thursday. Traffic control will include flagging.

State Line Road, Route 163, in Antrim Township will have pipe flushing Friday. Traffic control will include flagging.

The schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, emergencies or other unforeseen interruptions. Road concerns can be reported to 1-800-FIX-ROAD. PennDOT advises drivers to use caution in work zones.

Photo credits to PA State Rep. Chad Reichard

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