Tomstown Road closure: What you need to know about the detours
The project aims to enhance traffic flow and safety. When completed, Washington Township Boulevard will connect directly with Route 997. A detour will redirect traffic using Stottlemyer Road, Gehr Road and Washington Township Boulevard.
The improvement project includes the construction of two new roundabouts on Route 997. One roundabout will be at the intersection of Route 2015, while the other will be located just north at the future intersection with Washington Township Boulevard. Additional work will involve roadway widening, installation of ADA curb ramps, drainage improvements, stormwater management and new lighting.
Access to local businesses and residences will remain open throughout the construction period. Traffic on Route 997 will continue with single-lane flagging operations planned for brief intervals. Orchard Road and Washington Township Boulevard may also experience short detours during construction.
Mitchell Knorr Contracting from Bloomsburg, PA, is managing the $6 million project. The anticipated completion date for all work is August 2027.
Motorists can monitor road conditions by visiting www.511PA.com. This service is available 24 hours a day and offers traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to over 1,000 traffic cameras. The 511PA service is also accessible via a smartphone app for both iPhone and Android devices, by calling 511, or by following local alerts on X.
For updates on PennDOT news and traffic alerts in the region, residents can subscribe to notifications from PennDOT District 8.
This story was created by Reina Kempt, rkempt@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct or share your thoughts at http://bit.ly/3RapUkAwith with our News Automation and AI team.
This article originally appeared on Waynesboro Record Herald: Tomstown Road closure in Franklin County Pennsylvania
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