Pennsylvania Highways Moblog

May 12

PA 28/East Ohio Street Improvement Project’s first phase that began in the Summer of 2010.

PA 28/East Ohio Street Improvement Project’s first phase that began in the Summer of 2010.

Oct 10

Town square in Chambersburg, once referred to as the “Crossroads of America” where US 11 (left to right) and US 30 intersect.  The fountain is a memorial to Civil War Veterans and was planned to be removed by PennDOT because now both streets carry one-way traffic and numerous accidents have occured due to confusion.

Town square in Chambersburg, once referred to as the “Crossroads of America” where US 11 (left to right) and US 30 intersect. The fountain is a memorial to Civil War Veterans and was planned to be removed by PennDOT because now both streets carry one-way traffic and numerous accidents have occured due to confusion.

Sep 16

The newly refurbished Market Street Bridge and newly built Single Point Diamond Interchange in Williamsport.  Prior to construction of the interchange, US 15 exited farther south (or to the right of the picture) onto a then four-lane Via Bella to connect to the bridge.  Now that street is two lanes with roundabouts at various intersections.  When I-99 is signed from Williamsport north to New York, expect the US 15 designation to be truncated here.

The newly refurbished Market Street Bridge and newly built Single Point Diamond Interchange in Williamsport. Prior to construction of the interchange, US 15 exited farther south (or to the right of the picture) onto a then four-lane Via Bella to connect to the bridge. Now that street is two lanes with roundabouts at various intersections. When I-99 is signed from Williamsport north to New York, expect the US 15 designation to be truncated here.

Jul 11

Legally driving southbound in the northbound lanes of the Mon-Fayette Expressway to the ribbon-cutting ceremonies.

Legally driving southbound in the northbound lanes of the Mon-Fayette Expressway to the ribbon-cutting ceremonies.

Oct 29

PA 643 in Fulton County in the Fall.

PA 643 in Fulton County in the Fall.

Oct 13

The Seven Mile Stretch on the Lincoln Highway in Somerset County.

The Seven Mile Stretch on the Lincoln Highway in Somerset County.

Jul 27

It’s easy to see why the Department of Highways removed the PA 53 designation from Frankstown Road in Cambria County.  Until 1970, that route ended at the Maryland state line via what is now PA 523, PA 281, and PA 403 between the Mason-Dixon Line and Johnstown.  While most of Frankstown Road is a standard two-lane roadway, there are sharp turns in South Fork and then this steep, narrow, and windy decent into Johnstown.

It’s easy to see why the Department of Highways removed the PA 53 designation from Frankstown Road in Cambria County.  Until 1970, that route ended at the Maryland state line via what is now PA 523, PA 281, and PA 403 between the Mason-Dixon Line and Johnstown.  While most of Frankstown Road is a standard two-lane roadway, there are sharp turns in South Fork and then this steep, narrow, and windy decent into Johnstown.

Jun 19

US 422/Pottstown Expressway as it passes to the east of Oaks.

US 422/Pottstown Expressway as it passes to the east of Oaks.

Apr 15

“The Town of Motels” otherwise known as Breezewood.

“The Town of Motels” otherwise known as Breezewood.

Apr 14

The location of the Ship Hotel roadside attraction for many years.  The ship may be gone, but the view remains.

The location of the Ship Hotel roadside attraction for many years.  The ship may be gone, but the view remains.