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PennDOT Schedules Franklin County Road Maintenance Oct. 12–16

PennDOT’s Franklin County office has scheduled road maintenance for the week of Oct. 12–16. State Rep. Chad Reichard shared the schedule.

Crack sealing is planned at the following locations:

  • New Franklin Road, Route 2020, Guilford Township: Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Fetterhoff Chapel Road, Route 2021, Guilford Township: Wednesday through Friday.
  • Ragged Edge/Woodstock roads, Route 1003, Greene Township: Wednesday through Friday.
  • Scotland Avenue, Route 1004, Greene Township: Tuesday and Wednesday.

Bridge work is scheduled on Forge Hill Road, Route 641, in Lurgan and Letterkenny townships, Tuesday through Friday.

Flagging is planned at all listed work locations. The schedule may change because of weather, emergencies or other unforeseen interruptions.

Motorists are asked to use caution in work zones. Road concerns can be reported to 1-800-FIX-ROAD.

Photo credits to PA State Rep. Chad Reichard

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