Traffic & Transit
Landslide Closes Portion Of Route 51
The landslide is causing headaches for motorists.
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA - A section of Route 51 is closed because of an overnight landslide. Route 51 is closed in both directions between Purdy and Stoops Ferry roads.
Here is the posted detour from PennDOT:
Posted Detour
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East of the slide
- Take Flaugherty Run Road (Route 3089) to Broadhead Road (Route 3077)
- Turn right onto Broadhead Road (Route 3077)
- Make a right onto Laurel Road (Route 151)
- Follow Laurel Road (Route 151) to Route 51 (McGovern Boulevard)
- End detour
West of the slide
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Same detour in the opposite direction
PennDOT has not indicated when Route 51 is expected to reopen.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.