PennDOT plans safety improvement at 54/642 intersection

Danville, Pa. — A big safety project is coming to a tough intersection.

PennDOT is planning to start later this year on an extensive rebuilding of the Route 54/Route 642 intersection in Valley Township, Montour County. The rebuilding and reconfiguration followed a large number of injuries and fatal crashes.

The intersection is two interchanges, the Route 642 west lanes, or Liberty Valley Road, and Route 642 east, locally known as Jerseytown Road. PennDOT says they’ll relocate the "Park and Ride" lot, move a section of Route 642, and add new traffic signals.

They’ll add left turn lanes, replace a bridge, add lighting, and make other safety improvements. PennDOT has a video of the project on their District 3 website, they’ll start work this winter, and hope to have work completed in four years.