Sunday, April 5, 2026

Road Work to Close Portion of Route 54 in Schuylkill County Beginning April 7; Detour in Place

 

A section of Mahanoy Avenue (State Route 54) near Girardville is scheduled to close beginning Monday, April 7, as crews begin infrastructure improvements beneath the roadway.

According to information provided to residents, the closure is necessary to allow work crews to reinforce tunnels that run beneath the road. The project is aimed at preventing potential collapse and ensuring the long-term stability and safety of the corridor.

Detour Information

During the closure, a posted detour will direct traffic through Girardville using Main Street and North 2nd Street. Motorists are advised to follow all posted signage.

Local Access Maintained

Residents who live within the affected section of Mahanoy Avenue will still be able to access their homes. The roadway in the work zone will remain open to local traffic only. 

No timeline was provided for the completion of the project.