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    Minor Delays Expected on Route 453 in Tyrone and Snyder Township, Blair County, Beginning March 16 for Tree Trimming

    Work in anticipation of the Route 453 resurfacing project with detour through August 2026

    March 10, 2026

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is informing drivers of minor delays on Route 453 in Tyrone Borough and Snyder Township, Blair County, beginning Monday, March 16, 2025, for tree trimming and removal in anticipation of a pavement resurfacing and stabilization project.

    Drivers can expect short delays of three (3) to five (5) minutes on Route 453 in Snyder Township, north of Tyrone Borough, for tree trimming and removal starting Monday.

    As always, PennDOT stresses extra caution in all work zones. Drivers should drive slowly, eliminate all distractions, and stay alert for direction from advanced signage and flaggers. 

    New Enterprise Stone & Lime, New Enterprise, Pa., is the lead contractor for the $8,405,252.50 project which includes resurfacing on Route 453 (East 11th Street/Pennsylvania Avenue/East 14th Street/Lincoln Avenue/West 15th Street) from Interstate 99 (I-99) to T-514 (Beastons Road) and on Route 4027 (Pennsylvania Avenue) from Route 453 to Old U.S. 220 (Pennsylvania Avenue/South Eagle Valley Road) in Tyrone Borough and Snyder Township, Blair County. Slope and pavement stabilization work will be performed on Route 453 north of T-514 (Beastons Road). In addition to milling and overlay of pavement and slope stabilization, the project will include guide rail upgrades, ADA curb ramp upgrades, curb and sidewalk replacement, drainage upgrades, and new traffic signals and signs.

    The project will include a 23.5-mile detour beginning Tuesday, March 24, and running through late August 2026, using Route 453, I-99, Route 865 (Bellwood Interchange), and Route 253 (Skyline Drive/Executive Drive/Cambria Street). The section of Route 453 scheduled for slope and pavement stabilization, approximately one (1) mile north of T-514 (Beaston Road), will be closed and impassable during the work.   

    Additionally, PennDOT reminds motorists that as of June 5, 2025, the "Paul Miller's Law" is in effect. This law prohibits the use of hand-held devices while driving, even while stopped temporarily due to traffic, a red light, or other momentary delay. Violation of this law is punishable by way of summary citations issued by any Pennsylvania Law Enforcement officer. We strongly urge motorists to make safe choices, put phones out of reach and don’t text and drive.

    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.      

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