Temporary Traffic Restrictions Near Central Penn College
Beginning Monday, July 20, PennDOT will begin a major traffic shift near Central Penn College as construction continues along Route 11/15 and Interstate 81.
The work will affect the I-81 Exit 65 interchange and Route 11/15 near Valley Road. Several interchange ramps will be detoured, travel lanes will be narrower and drivers may experience slower traffic for up to 90 days.
Central Penn College will remain accessible throughout the project. However, students, employees, visitors and event guests are encouraged to avoid Exit 65 and use one of the following recommended routes.
Maroon Route: Traveling on I-81 North
Take Exit 61 for Wertzville Road.
- Turn right onto Route 944/Wertzville Road.
- Continue to the traffic light at Valley Road.
- Turn left onto Valley Road.
- Continue on Valley Road to Central Penn College.
This route approaches campus from the west and avoids the construction near Exit 65.
Orange Route: Traveling on I-81 South
Take Exit 66 for Front Street.
- Continue south on Front Street.
- Turn right onto the Forster Street Bridge.
- After crossing the bridge, turn right onto North Front Street/Route 11/15.
- Turn left onto College Hill Road.
- Turn right onto B Street to reach Central Penn College.
This route approaches campus from the south and avoids the Exit 65 interchange.
What Drivers Should Expect
Drivers using Route 11/15 or the Exit 65 interchange may encounter ramp detours, narrower lanes, lane shifts, concrete barriers, slower traffic and temporary restrictions on left turns.
At least one lane will remain open on Route 11/15 and I-81 during construction, but delays are still possible, especially during busy travel times.
Please allow extra time, use caution in the work zone and follow all posted traffic and detour signs. GPS directions may not immediately reflect temporary road restrictions, so visitors are encouraged to follow Central Penn College’s Maroon Route or Orange Route when traveling to campus.
