Friday, July 10, 2020

Route 54 Reopens near Locustdale; Work to Continue During Overnight Hours

A detour that was in place while work on Route 54 near Locustdale was lifted Thursday.
According to PennDot District 3, the detour has been lifted on Route 54 between Route 901 (Mount Carmel Highway) Locust Summit to Route 4027 (Lavelle Road) in Locust Dale, Mount Carmel Township; however, motorists should expect lane closures beginning next week as work continues.

The road was closed on June 22nd, 2020, while a contractor removed a mine entrance that ran underneath the highway.

On Wednesday, July 15th, the contractor New Enterprise Stone and Lime will continue work on Route 54 at the intersection with Route 901 in Locust Summit. Work will be completed between the hours of 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Motorists should expect single lane conditions with flagging.

Work is expected to be completed by the end of July 2020, weather permitting.

Motorists are urged to slow down, be alert, watch for lane changes, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution through the work zone.