5:45 PM Update: Route 487 is now open in Columbia and Northumberland Counties.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that Route 487 is closed in both directions between Route 3003 (Orchard Drive/Ashton Hollow Road) in Franklin Township, Columbia County and Route 54 in Ralpho Township, Northumberland County due to a commercial vehicle crash.
Passenger vehicles coming from Northumberland County will be detoured via Pine Swamp Road, Middle Road, Route 42 into Catawissa. Commercial truck traffic will be detoured to Route 54 and Route 11 in Danville.
Traffic coming from Columbia County will be detoured via Route 3003 and Route 3008 (Bear Gap Road).
Route 487 is expected to be closed for several hours. Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution
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Contact: Kim Smith kiasmit@pa.gov or 570-368-4344
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