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PennDOT Releases Road Work Schedule for Franklin County July 14–18

PennDOT has announced its maintenance work schedule for Franklin County for the week of July 14–18. The scheduled projects include base repairs, bridge washing, and pipe trench restoration across several municipalities.

  • Route 75 (Path Valley Rd.), Fannett Township: Base repair work is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, with flagging traffic control in place.
  • Route 4007 (Back Rd.), Fannett Township: Base repair will occur Tuesday through Thursday. Flagging will be used for traffic control.
  • Route 81 (American Legion Memorial Hwy.), Guilford and Greene Townships: Bridge washing will take place on Monday and Tuesday, requiring lane closures.
  • Route 3002 (Williamson Rd.), Antrim Township: Pipe trench restoration is planned for the entire week, Monday through Friday, with flagging for traffic control.

PennDOT advises motorists to exercise caution when traveling through these work zones. Schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

Photo credits to PA State Rep. Chad Reichard 

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