Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

04/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/26/2024 04:59

6:30 AM UPDATE: Route 15 Closed in Snyder County

6:30 AM UPDATE: Route 15 Closed in Snyder County

04/26/2024

6:30 AM UPDATE: Route 15 is expected to remain closed throughout the morning while utility crews complete work in the area. Motorists should expect major delays in travel.​​

Montoursville, PA - Motorists are advised that Route 15 is closed in both directions just north of the Route 11/15 split in Shamokin Dam Borough, Snyder County, due to a vehicle crash with low hanging utilities.

Motorists should expect major traffic disruptions during the morning commute.

The following detours are in place.

  • Route 15 southbound: Route 147 north, exit at Route 1024 (Ridge Road), Route 405 south, Route 11.
  • Route 15 northbound: Route 11 north at the Route 11/15 split, Route 405 north.
  • Motorists traveling Route 147 southbound will be detoured at the Ridge Road interchange, Route 405 south, Route 11 south.


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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Contact: Maggie Baker, 570-368-4202 or [email protected]

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