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PennDOT Releases Franklin County Road Work Schedule for April 13-17

PennDOT’s Franklin County office has scheduled road maintenance work across several municipalities during the week of April 13 through April 17, according to information shared by State Rep. Chad Reichard.

The schedule includes crack sealing on Mannen Road in Quincy Township on Monday and Ragged Edge Road in Greene Township on Tuesday.

Seam repair is planned on Molly Pitcher Highway in Guilford Township on Monday and Tuesday. Lane closures are expected.

Base repair is scheduled on Upper Strasburg Road in Letterkenny Township on Wednesday and Friday.

Shoulder cutting is planned on Sunset Pike and Rowe Run Road in Greene Township on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Bridge washing is scheduled on American Legion Highway in Guilford Township on Monday and Tuesday, and on American Legion Highway in Antrim Township on Wednesday and Friday. Lane closures are expected in those areas.

PennDOT said all work is weather permitting and could be completed earlier or later because of weather conditions, emergencies or other unforeseen interruptions. Motorists may encounter flagging or lane closures in work zones.

Photo credits to PA State Rep. Chad Reichard 

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