Route 61’s Frackville Grade between Terry Rich Boulevard in St. Clair and Interstate 81 near Frackville is scheduled to close from 3 a.m. Sunday, November 1, 2026, until 5 a.m. Monday, November 2, while crews shift traffic onto the newly constructed southbound side.
According to PennDOT, traffic will be detoured using Route 209, Route 901 and Interstate 81. Motorists should allow additional travel time and follow posted detour signs.
Route 61 Closure Schedule and Detour
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Roadway | Route 61 between Terry Rich Boulevard and Interstate 81 |
| Municipalities | St. Clair Borough to West Mahanoy Township |
| Closure Begins | |
| Scheduled Reopening | |
| Detour Routes | Route 209, Route 901 and Interstate 81 |
| Restriction | Continuous closure throughout the scheduled work period |
Traffic Moving to Newly Built Southbound Side
A PennDOT contractor will perform traffic switch work associated with the ongoing Route 61 Reconstruction project.
PennDOT said the closure is necessary to move all Route 61 traffic onto the newly built southbound side. The restriction will remain in place continuously until the roadway reopens.
Rain is not expected to delay the scheduled work.
** REDACTION: When this story was posted, it originally stated that the closure began on Saturday, October 31st. That was incorrect. The story has been corrected that it starts on Sunday, November 1st.