A portion of Williams Road (Route 1013) in North East Township, Erie County, is temporarily closed to through traffic due to railroad work.
Norfolk Southern Railway Company began maintenance at the crossing between Route 20 and Side Hill Road (Route 1008) earlier today. Work is expected to be completed by Friday, October 2, 2026.
A detour is posted using Side Hill Road, Moorheadville Road (Route 1006), and Route 20.
PennDOT urges drivers to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers. Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.
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, 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: Saxon Daugherty, sadaughert@pa.gov or 814-678-7095
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