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PennDOT Announces Franklin County Road Work for Sept. 29 – Oct. 3

PennDOT has released its Franklin County maintenance schedule for the week of September 29 through October 3. The planned work and traffic impacts are as follows:

  • State Route 81 (American Legion Memorial Hwy., Guilford Twp.) – Bridge deck repair. Lane closure in place Monday through Thursday.
  • State Route 2029 (Falling Spring Rd., Guilford Twp.) – Side dozing. Flagging expected Monday through Friday.
  • State Route 841 (Forge Hill Rd., Lurgan Twp.) – Side dozing. Flagging expected Monday through Friday.
  • State Route 75 (Path Valley Rd., Peters/Metal Twps.) – Side dozing. Flagging expected Monday through Friday.
  • State Route 4004 (Upper Strasburg Rd., Letterkenny Twp.) – Pipe trench repair. Flagging expected Monday through Wednesday.
  • State Route 641 (Newburg Rd., Lurgan Twp.) – Pipe trench repair. Flagging expected Monday through Wednesday.
  • State Route 4007 (Back Rd., Fannett Twp.) – Pipe trench repair. Flagging expected Monday through Thursday.

PennDOT advises motorists to expect delays and use caution when traveling through work zones.

This schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions, emergencies, or other unforeseen interruptions.

Road concerns can be reported to 1-800-FIX-ROAD.

Photo obtained from PA State Rep. Chad Reichard 

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