Project Status
Step 2 of 4
Design
Next Step: Construction
Virtual Plans Display
The virtual plans display will be available online from May 1, 2025 through May 30, 2025.
Project Overview
County: Lebanon
State Route: 4004-015
Local Name: Church Hill Road
Project Type: Intersection Safety Improvements
MPMS#: 114554
Proposed Start: Spring 2026
Proposed End: Fall 2026
Last Updated: May 2025
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to an online plan display regarding the State Route 4004 (Hill Church Road) safety improvement project. This project is in North Annville Township, Lebanon County.
The purpose of this project is to improve safety and address future traffic demands for the Route 4004 intersection with Thompson Avenue. Geometric deficiencies in the roadway limit sight distance looking right from Thompson Avenue and are addressed with the proposed project. To address comments received during the public comment period, the project will consist of an all-way stop intersection, lowering the vertical curve along the east leg of Hill Church Road, an intersection control beacon (i.e. overhead flashing red light), and roadway rumble strips on all roadway approaches to the intersection.
The intersection will be closed during construction, and the project will be constructed with a full detour.
Additional Project Information
Environmental
The project is located north of Annville in a rural community surrounded by residential properties and farm fields. Route 4004 is identified as a Collector Bicycle Route by the Lebanon Valley Bicycle Coalition on the County Bicycle Map. A wetland and watercourse identification and delineation did not identify any aquatic resources present. The PNDI indicated a potential conflict with the bog turtle. No bog turtle habitat was identified within 300 feet of the project limits. Three properties are being evaluated for historic eligibility and archaeological studies are currently being conducted.
Utilities
There are existing overhead utility lines running parallel to Route 4004 east to west and parallel to Thompson Avenue north to south. Impacts to these facilities are anticipated and relocations of utility poles will be coordinated with the responsible utility company.
Right of Way
Right-of-Way acquisition is anticipated along SR 4004 (Hill Church Road), SR 4005 (Thompson Avenue) and T-390 (Thompson Avenue). Temporary construction easements are anticipated for driveway reconstruction.
Maintenance and Protection of Traffic
The intersection will be closed during construction, and the project will be constructed with a full detour. Traffic utilizing SR 4004 (Hill Church Road) will be detoured onto SR 4002 (Center Street), SR 422 (Benjamin Franklin Hwy), then SR 0934 (Bellegrove Road). Traffic utilizing Thompson Avenue (T-390/SR 4005) be detoured onto SR 4026 (Waterworks Way), SR 4007 (Ono Road), a short section of SR 4004 (Hill Church Road), and SR 0934 (Bellegrove Road).
Schedule and Cost
Construction is anticipated to begin during the 2026 construction season and the estimated cost of construction cost will be updated.
Contact Information
Dan Rocuskie
Project Manager
717-705-6181
drocuskie@pa.gov
David M. Thompson
Media Contact
(717) 787-1446
dmthompson@pa.gov
Accessibility
The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the PennDOT Project Manager listed above.
Title VI
Pursuant to the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the PennDOT, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891.