8:17 AM UPDATE: Route 405 / 44 is open in Delaware Township, Northumberland County.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that Route 405 / 44 is closed in both directions between the intersections with Route 44 in Dewart and True Blue Road in Delaware Township, Northumberland County, due to a vehicle crash with downed utilities.
Motorists traveling from Watsontown will use John Road, Turbot Avenue, and Main Street in Dewart.
Motorists traveling from Muncy will use Route 44, and Route 15 to the Watsontown exit.
The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours.
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.
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Contact: Maggie Baker, 570-368-4202 or magbaker@pa.gov
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