Road work to close a portion of road in Athens Township

ATHENS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WETM) – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that a portion of Route 4018 in Athens Township will be closed next week to accommodate a pipe replacement project.

The work will begin on Tuesday, April 23, when maintenance crews will close Wolcott Hollow Road between Farr Road and Route 4021 on Chapel Road while they replace deteriorating pipes.

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A detour will be in place using Route 4020 on Mile Lane Road and Farr Road in Ridgebury and Athens townships while the work is being done.

The work is expected to be completed by Friday, April 26, weather permitting.

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