The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that bridge repairs scheduled to begin this week on Route 116 in Adams County have been postponed until next year. The bridge in question spans Plum Creek between Centennial Road and Oxford Road at the McSherrystown Borough/Conewago Township line. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that an in-person open house is planned for Thursday, May 8, for two intersection improvement projects on Route 234 (E. Berlin Road) near the Village of Hampton in Reading Township, Adams County. These companion projects include: An open house is scheduled for 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday, May 8,
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a resurfacing project on Route 116 from the intersection of Water Drive in Conewago Township to the intersection of Route 2008 (Elm Avenue) in McSherrystown Borough, Adams County, is scheduled to resume next week. Work will mostly be performed during daylight hours with lane
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a bridge replacement project on Route 116 (Fairfield Road) near Gettysburg in Adams County is scheduled to begin Monday, December 2. The bridge spans a tributary to Marsh Creek between Knoxlyn Road (Route 3013) and Knoxlyn Ortanna Road (Route 3020) in Highland Township. Weather
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the bridge replacement project on Route 116 near Gettysburg has been completed. The bridge, which spans a tributary to Willoughby Run just west of Willoughby Run Road in Cumberland Township, is open to traffic. This project consisted of the replacement of the existing structure, minor approach
The Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board met June 25 and 26, 2024 to hear nearly 8 hours of testimony regarding a proposed warehouse and commercial development near the Cross Keys intersection. No final decision on the application was made Wednesday night, and the board will convene again on August 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the
The Gettysburg Borough Public Works Department will be rebuilding Legion Alley from Baltimore Street to South Washington Street and Gilliland Alley from Water Street to Racehorse Alley between June 24th and July 2nd. The pavement surface will be milled down 8 inches to remove the old pavement in both alleys. This will make the alleys
Traffic to be detoured in July The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a bridge replacement project is scheduled to begin next week on Route 116 in Adams County. The bridge spans a tributary to Willoughby Run just west of Willoughby Run Road in Cumberland Township near Gettysburg. Weather permitting, on Monday, June
This story was updated on April 23. The weekend closure that was expected to begin last weekend on northbound and southbound Route 15 in Adams County has been postponed until this weekend. The closure was scheduled so a pipe could be replaced just south of the Steinwehr Avenue Exit near Gettysburg. Weather permitting, this work
This is a reminder that northbound and southbound Route 15 in Adams County is scheduled to be closed this weekend so a pipe can be replaced just south of the Steinwehr Avenue Exit near Gettysburg. Weather permitting, this work will be performed from 9:00 PM Friday, April 19, through 6:00 AM Monday, April 22. A
Parking meter bags have created a firestorm in the Borough of Gettysburg over the past several years. Discussions to remedy the issue continue to fall flat. At borough council’s workshop on Monday, representatives from Christ Lutheran and Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic churches said borough staff told them they were no longer allowed to place
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today there will be lane restrictions for tree trimming beginning next week on northbound Route 15 in Adams County from the Maryland state line in Freedom Township to Route 394 (Strivers Corner Road) in Straban Township. This work is part of a 14.8-mile pavement preservation project that includes
The National Weather Service in State College, PA has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Gettysburg Borough. Plan on slippery road conditions and brief period of heavy wet snow that may fall at rates of 1-2 inches per hours at times. Snow will impact the morning commute throughout Gettysburg and Adams County. Poor road conditions
Rabbittransit’s Executive Director Rich Farr announced at a recent @Home in Adams County Coalition meeting that the Gettysburg-Hanover Connector bus will provide service for another year. This is a big deal! This Governor’s Workforce Development Pilot Project launched in February 2021 with the goal of connecting people living at Misty Ridge north of Gettysburg to
Gettysburg residents and borough council members expressed concerns Monday night about the trial oversized vehicle parking project that went into effect in July. The project reserves blocks of three adjacent parking spaces at several downtown locations for oversized vehicles. Gettysburg resident Kari Greenwalt said the bus parking areas on Baltimore St. are disruptive. “In theory
After months of discussion, the Gettysburg Borough Council approved creating a construction design for a project that would make Racehorse Alley run one-way from Washington St. to Buford Ave. The alley currently allows two-way traffic but requires vehicles to drive on private property in order to pass. The decision was made quickly after the council
After hearing from proponents of bicycle and pedestrian safety, the Gettysburg Borough Council moved forward on a project (the “Gettysburg Funnel”) that would make Racehorse Alley one-way running east from Buford Ave. to Franklin St. and one-way west from Chambersburg St. to Franklin St. To leave the alley, all traffic would turn toward Chambersburg St.
Gettysburg Borough is moving forward with a comprehensive zoning review. There have already been two meetings, which have focused primarily on administrative issues. The borough said redrawing the zoning map would likely take a couple of months, and that public input would be sought going forward. The public can get information about the plan from
GETTYSBURG, PA – Beginning Monday, May 22, park roads on the southern portion of the battlefield will be repaved. This four-month project will address road surfaces that are at the end of their lifespan. This project requires road closures that will temporarily interrupt the ability to visit portions of the battlefield while work is ongoing.
Both tourists and locals have to park in Gettysburg. It’s definitely worth visiting and shopping downtown, so don’t let parking deter you. Downtown is the best part of Gettysburg and it’s easy to park. I’ve lived here for 30 years and I rarely have trouble parking. But realize you might need to walk a block
Major changes to traffic patterns in the borough are being considered and the public is urged to weigh in on them. The Gettysburg Borough Council continued its discussion of potential changes to Racehorse Alley at Monday’s workshop meeting. The proposed changes are backed by Healthy Adams County’s Bicycle-Pedestrian Gettysburg Inner Loop project, as part of
Preparations for the resurfacing of Sheely Alley will begin today September 20th, 2022. Sheely Alley will remain open while Public Works prepares the alley, but use caution while traveling on the alley. Paving is scheduled for October 3rd and 4th, 2022. Sheely Alley will be CLOSED during paving, so please plan accordingly. Preparations for the
rabbittransit, in partnership with @Home in Adams County, announces a new pilot program geared towards workforce development. The Gettysburg-Hanover Connector will launch Monday, February 8. Ralph M. Serpe, President & CEO, Adams County Community Foundation said, “Transportation is one of three interdependent elements identified by the Adams County Community Foundation as essential to affordable living
Richard Farr, Executive Director of rabbittransit, presented his organization’s plans for transit service around the Gettysburg area to the borough council last week. Farr said the pandemic had reduced ridership to less than 30% of normal ridership at one point, but that it had increased since then and that service around the Gettysburg area was still
A 1.75-mile resurfacing project is scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 7, on Route 116 (Fairfield Road) in Adams County. This project consists of paving, base repairs, guiderail updates, line painting, and work on two bridge structures on Route 116 from Route 16 in Carroll Valley Borough to Iron Springs Road in Hamiltonban Township. There will
PennDOT announced today that a contractor will begin a bridge maintenance project on Mason Dixon Road (Route 3002) in Adams County. The bridge is located between Barlow Road (Route 2001) and Route 134 in Mount Joy Township. Work includes milling, placing a waterproofing membrane, paving, rock placement, and repointing the stone abutment and wings. An
Saying it was a “mouthdropping number,” Gettysburg Borough Manager Charles Gable outlined a $26.77 million plan to improve and maintain the borough’s infrastructure over the next five years. Gable said funds would come from a variety of organizations but that a major source was expected to be grants. The goal of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
A bridge replacement project on Mummasburg Road (Route 3017) in Adams County is scheduled to begin next week. The bridge spans Mud Run between Crooked Creek Road and Belmont Road in Franklin Township. This project consists of the replacement of the structure, minor approach work, and guide rail updates. The contractor will implement separate vehicle
Motorists in Adams County are advised a railroad contractor plans to replace an at-grade crossing on Brickcrafters Road (Route 2015) between Route 30 and Spangler Road in Mount Pleasant Township. Work will be performed from 10 PM Thursday, July 22, to 6 AM Saturday, July 24. The crossing will be closed during this work. A
West Broadway- Doyle is currently working on restoring waterline trenches and pavement. East Broadway- Some of the storm water materials have arrived, the remaining materials are scheduled to arrive today. C.E Williams will begin putting the new strom drain in Monday, September 9th. They will begin work at the Carlisle Street intersection, and then move to the Old Harrisburg intersection. After
The Adams County Farmers Market is at its best during the harvest season, and the vendors’ tables are now overflowing with produce. But in addition to hosting the Saturday morning market, the Adams County Farmers Market Association also sponsors many community and educational activities in the county. In this podcast I talk with Reza Djalal
Gettysburg Borough reports that beginning tomorrow, Friday June 21, workers will be removing the island curbing on West Broadway. There will be no parking on the North side of West Broadway. This process will take approximately a week. Beginning July 1st we will be removing the curbing and sidewalk on East Broadway.
The King Street Stormwater Project has begun. King Street will see stormwater infrastructure replacement. The stormwater infrastructure replacement will take 2-3 weeks, followed by curb ramp replacement from May 20 to July 18. Milling and restoration of street pavement will be completed from July 18 to August 12, which will include the first block of Culp Street. Expect
Stratton & Water Street Update The milling on Stratton and Water Street will begin the week of May 8th, 2019. Paving is scheduled to begin the week of May 13th, 2019.