Tamaqua Woman Crashes Truck on Route 61, Jumps into Schuylkill River in Attempt to Flee Scene

A dramatic scene unfolded Friday afternoon along Route 61 near the Appalachian National Scenic Trail bridge in Port Clinton Borough, Schuylkill County, after a woman fled the scene of a vehicle crash by jumping into the Schuylkill River.

UPDATE: Frackville Man Dies in Police Pursuit Crash on Route 61

A fatal crash occurred Saturday afternoon on Route 61 near Seven Stars Road in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County, following a vehicle pursuit with the Pennsylvania State Police.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Crash on Route 61 near Cressona

The Schuylkill County Coroner's office has been called to a multi-vehicle accident on Route 61 near Cressona.

Route 61 to Get New Traffic Signal as Sidewalk Upgrades Receive State Grants

Three transportation infrastructure projects in the Frackville and Schuylkill Haven areas have received state grants to enhance road safety and pedestrian accessibility, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).

DEVELOPING: Police Incident Impacting Traffic on Route 61 near St. Clair, Coal Creek Plaza Closed

A police incident is impacting Route 61 and the Coal Creek Plaza near St. Clair.

No Injuries Reported in Rollover Crash on Snowy Route 61 Near Frackville

No injuries were reported after a rollover crash on a snowy Route 61 south of Frackville on Monday.

UPDATE: Gas Leak Secured, Route 61 Northbound Open

Traffic is partially moving on Route 61 north of St. Clair after being closed all day due to a gas leak.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 61 Closed North of St. Clair Due to Gas Leak

 

As of 8:05am, Wednesday, Route 61 north of St. Clair is being closed in both directions due to a gas leak.

Rock Removal Project on Route 61 to Continue through Tuesday

Drivers should continue to expect delays on Route 61/The Grade through Tuesday for a rock removal job that is part of the Route 61 Reconstruction Project.

Delays Expected on Route 61/The Grade for Rock Removal This Weekend

Drivers should expect delays traveling Route 61/The Grade this weekend.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Tractor Trailer Loses Trailer Spills Fuel on Route 61 Northbound

As of 2:30pm, Route 61 northbound is backlogged just south of Frackville for a tractor trailer that lost its trailer and spilled fuel.

Pennsylvania State Police Pursue Reckless Motorcyclist After Pursuit on Route 61 near Frackville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are looking of help identifying a motorcycle and its driver after a pursuit last week.

Route 61 Reopens Between St. Clair and Frackville

A short time ago, Route 61 finally reopened after being closed Tuesday and most of Wednesday due to a gas leak.

Route 61 Shutdown Enters Second Day: Crews Work Around the Clock to Fix Gas Leak

 

A full day later, Route 61 remains closed between Frackville and St. Clair in Schuylkill County for a natural gas leak.

UPDATE: Route 61 Closure to Impact Afternoon Commute

Now going into its 6th hour, drivers are being told to plan an alternate ride home as Route 61 remains closed between Frackville and St. Clair.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 61 Closed North of Saint Clair for a Gas Leak

 Route 61 has been closed in both directions for a gas leak north of Saint Clair.

Pottsville Man Faces DUI Charges After Wrong Way Crash on Route 61

A Pottsville man will answer to DUI charges after driving the wrong way on Route 61 and causing a crash earlier this month.

No Injuries Reported After Crash on "The Grade" Thursday Evening

A man was unharmed after a crash on Route 61 Thursday evening.

Route 61 Improvement Project to Resume This Weekend in Schuylkill County

On Thursday, PennDOT announced work is scheduled to resume on Sunday, April 7th, 2024, on a project to improve Route 61 in southern Schuylkill County.

No Injuries Reported in Route 61 Crash in Pottsville

No injuries were reported after a two-vehicle crash on Route 61 in Pottsville on Thursday.