Drifts close three roads

Last updated: March 15, 2017 - 1:07pm


PennDOT closed three local roads after drifts made them dangerous or impassable.

In Montour County,  Schultz Road west of Route 642 in West Hemlock Township was closed.

In Columbia County, Madison Township had two roads closed:

• Derrs Road from the Montour County line to the intersection with Columbia Hill and Nichols roads.

• Columbia Hill Road between Derrs and Rishel roads.

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