Route 18 is closed between Route 760 and Route 318 in West Middlesex Borough and Shenango Township, Mercer County, due to downed utility lines.
The closure is expected to remain in effect until necessary utility work has been completed and the roadway is cleared.
Drivers are encouraged to find alternative routes until the closure is lifted.
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 X alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
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Contact: Saxon Daugherty, sadaughert@pa.gov or 814-678-7095