NoticeRoads, Weather & Public Safety
Route 285 closed in Sadsbury Township for railroad work through Oct. 23
A section of Route 285 just west of Canal Road is closed to through traffic while the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad performs crossing maintenance. A detour via Route 6 and Hartstown Road is posted; the work is expected to finish Oct. 23.
A section of Route 285 in Sadsbury Township is closed to through traffic for railroad work that began Monday, Oct. 19, according to a PennDOT District 1 press release.
The Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad is performing maintenance at the crossing on Route 285 just west of Canal Road. The work is expected to be completed by Friday, Oct. 23.
A detour is posted using Route 6 and Hartstown Road (Route 3011).
PennDOT urges drivers to slow down in work zones, stay alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions, and pay attention to signs and flaggers. Travelers can check conditions at 511PA.com, by calling 5-1-1, or through the 511PA smartphone app.
Source: PennDOT District 1 press release, "Road Closure in Place for Railroad Work in Sadsbury Township, Crawford County," Oct. 19, 2026. Media contact: Jill Harry, 814-678-5035.
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