Reservoir Road work begins today

A pavement resurfacing project on Reservoir Road between Route 22 and Loop Road in Frankstown Township begins today, Monday, March 16.

According to PennDOT, drivers can expect lane restrictions and short delays of three to five minutes on Reservoir Road during daylight hours.

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Inc., New Enterprise, is the lead contractor for the $529,859.07 project, which includes minor drainage work, ditch cleaning, minor full-depth patch work, paving overlay, guide rail replacement and sign replacements.

The project is expected to be completed in late June 2026.

Tree trimming planned in Tyrone

Tree trimming and removal along Route 453 in Tyrone Borough and Snyder Township is slated to begin today, Monday, March 16, in preparation for a pavement resurfacing and stabilization project.

Drivers can expect short delays on Route 453 in Snyder Township, north of Tyrone Borough, for tree trimming and removal starting Monday.

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Inc., New Enterprise, is the lead contractor for the $8.4 million project, which includes resurfacing on Route 453 (East 11th Street/Pennsylvania Avenue/East 14th Street/Lincoln Avenue/West 15th Street) from Interstate 99 (I-99) to T-514 (Beastons Road) and on Route 4027 (Pennsylvania Avenue) from Route 453 to Old U.S. 220 (Pennsylvania Avenue/South Eagle Valley Road) in Tyrone Borough and Snyder Township, Blair County. Slope and pavement stabilization work will be performed on Route 453 north of T-514 (Beastons Road). In addition to milling and overlay of pavement and slope stabilization, the project will include guide rail upgrades, ADA curb ramp upgrades, curb and sidewalk replacement, drainage upgrades and new traffic signals and signs.

The project will include a 23.5-mile detour beginning Tuesday, March 24, and running through late August, using Route 453, I-99, Route 865 (Bellwood Interchange) and Route 253 (Skyline Drive/Executive Drive/Cambria Street). The section of Route 453 scheduled for slope and pavement stabilization, approximately one mile north of T-514 (Beaston Road), will be closed and impassable during the work.