11 PM Update: Route 61 is now open In Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County.
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised Route 61 is closed near the intersection with Route 890 and Green Street, in Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County due to downed utility wires.
A detour is in place using Snydertown Road/ Eleventh Street (Route 4012) and Black Mill Road (Route 4009).
Route 61 is expected to reopen late this evening/early morning.
Motorists should watch for slow moving traffic, expect delays, and drive with caution through the area.
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 local alerts on X.
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