Route 61 is Closed in Shamokin, Northumberland County

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that Route 61 is closed in both directions between Sunbury Street and Washington Street in Shamokin, Northumberland County, due to a vehicle crash.

A detour using local roads is in place. Motorists should be alert, slow down, and expect delays in travel. For the most up-to-date information on roadway conditions, motorists should check www.511PA.com.

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 1,200 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.

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MEDIA CONTACTS: Maggie Baker and Kim Smith at ra-pdd03crc@pa.gov

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