Route 403 is closed from Ferndale Avenue to Greenhouse Park until further notice

HOLLIDAYSBURG― PennDOT has closed Route 403-Tire Hill Road from Ferndale Avenue, Route 985 to Greenhouse Park, effective immediately and until further notice.

PennDOT crews in the area observed damage because of heavy rain and high water in addition to the existing minor settlement and cracking of the roadway. PennDOT is currently working to notify the local school districts and their transportation companies, as well as the township, of the closure.

Work has begun in the area as part of the Route 403 Corridor Improvements Project, which includes about 13 miles between Tire Hill and Hooversville, with various improvements including pavement preservation, milling, resurfacing, guardrail and drainage upgrades, new signage and pavement markings, new curbing and sidewalks, tree trimming and removal, and upgraded traffic signals.

Motorists are encouraged to “Know Before They Go” by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com.

This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Route 403 - Tire Hill Road is closed from Ferndale Avenue to Greenhouse Park