​Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a utility project is set to begin this week near Route 11 in Monroe Township, Snyder County.

Beginning on Thursday, August 26, the contractor will begin drilling near Route 11 in Monroe Township. The contractor will be located between Route 1023 (North Old Trail) and Route 11. Work will be performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. There will be no impact to traffic.

Work is expected to be completed on Thursday, September 16, weather permitting.  Motorists should be alert, slow down, and drive with caution.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Tioga, Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Union, Snyder, Northumberland, Montour and Columbia counties at www.penndot.gov/District3.

Information about infrastructure in District 3 including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.gov/D3Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Baker, 570-368-4202 or magbaker@pa.gov. 

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