13-05-2025
Tomstown Road closure: What you need to know about the detours
A section of Tomstown Road in Franklin County will close permanently May 14. According to an announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the closure will occur between Route 997 and Washington Township Boulevard as part of an intersection improvement project at Route 997 and Route 2015.
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.
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This article originally appeared on Waynesboro Record Herald: Tomstown Road closure in Franklin County Pennsylvania
