Route 61 Road Closure
From
Schuylkill Haven Borough
Sent
Fri, Dec 5 @ 9:45am
Description
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Schuylkill Haven Borough Police Department
Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania
Temporary Road Closure – S.R. 61, Center Avenue
Schuylkill Haven Borough Police are advising the public of a temporary road closure currently in effect on S.R. 61 (Center Avenue) in Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. The closure impacts the southbound lanes of S.R. 61 from Center Avenue at Dock Street. Southbound motorists will be unable to continue through this portion of the roadway until further notice.
Northbound travelers on S.R. 61 will encounter a detour at the intersection of S.R. 61 and Manheim Road. Traffic control devices and signage have been placed to direct motorists safely along the designated detour route.
Truck traffic traveling southbound on S.R. 61 is strongly encouraged to exit onto S.R. 183 at Pottsville Street (Pottsville/Cressona). Northbound truck traffic must utilize the intersection of S.R. 61 and Manheim Road to turn onto East Main Street westbound.
The closure is the result of a motor vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer that struck multiple power line poles, causing electrical lines to fall across the roadway. Utility crews and emergency personnel are currently on scene.
The estimated duration of the closure is approximately two hours, pending removal of hazards and establishment of a safe traffic pattern around the incident.
The Schuylkill Haven Borough Police Department will provide updates as they become available and urge all motorists to use caution, follow posted detour signs, and seek alternate routes when possible.
This notification was posted by Schuylkill Haven Borough. Schuylkill Haven Borough is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
