​Montoursville, PA –Motorists are advised that a reconstruction project at the intersection of Route 1006 (Eighth Street) and Church Road is set to begin next week in Delaware Township, Northumberland County.

On Monday, November 8 through Thursday, November 11, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker will begin work on a full depth reconstruction of the intersection at Eighth Street and Church Road. Work will be performed 24-hours a day. Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed. 

Eighth Street remains closed between Church Road and Route 1007 (Susquehanna Trail) for a bridge replacement project. A detour using Route 1007 (Susquehanna Trail) and Route 44 will continue to be in place while work is being performed.

This is part of the $8.9 million Eighth Street Bridge replacement project which also includes mill and resurface of Interstate 180, and rehabilitation to the bridges on Interstate 180 that span Route 44, and drainage work on Route 254 under Route 147.

Motorists should be alert, expect major delays in travel, watch for slow or stopped vehicles, watch for lane changes, and should avoid the area if possible. Work on this project is expected to be completed by the end of November 2021, weather permitting.

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.

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

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