Pennsylvania Route 973

Pennsylvania Route 973 (PA 973) is a highway which runs for 27.3 miles (43.9 km), generally east–west in Lycoming County in north central Pennsylvania in the United States. Its western terminus is on the east bank of Pine Creek at PA 44 in the unincorporated village of Tomb (or Tombs Run) in Watson Township, and its eastern terminus is at the hamlet of Loyalsockville in Upper Fairfield Township at PA 87.

Pennsylvania Route 973 marker

Pennsylvania Route 973

Route information
Maintained by PennDOT
Length27.3 mi[1] (43.9 km)
Major junctions
West end PA 44 in Watson Township
Major intersections Future I-99 / US 15 in Lycoming Township
East end PA 87 in Loyalsockville
Location
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountiesLycoming
Highway system
← PA 972→ PA 974

Route description
PA 973 from PA 44 in Tomb

Starting at its western end at PA 44 in Tomb, PA 973 runs east along Tombs Run, then northeast along the North Fork of Tombs Run. It then heads east into Mifflin Township, following Mud Run and the First Fork of Larrys Creek before crossing Larrys Creek and PA 287, and turning north into the borough of Salladasburg. It follows Larrys Creek northeast into Anthony Township, where it leaves Larrys Creek and follows Stoney Gap Run into Lycoming Township.

PA 973 eastbound in Hepburn Township

There PA 973 follows Hoaglands Run east through the village of Quiggleville and hamlet of Perryville, passing a single offramp from southbound US 15 and overpasses carrying US 15 before crossing Lycoming Creek into Hepburn Township. Following Lycoming Creek southeast, PA 973 passes through the villages of Cogan Station and Hepburnville, then turns northeast to follow Mill Creek to the hamlet of Balls Mills, and on into Eldred Township. There it passes through the village of Warrensville, then the Loyalsock State Game Farm, and crosses Loyalsock Creek just before it meets PA 87 at Loyalsockville and its eastern end.

History
The destroyed PA 973 bridge over Loyalsock Creek, seen from PA 87

On September 8, 2011 the bridge at the eastern end of the highway over Loyalsock Creek (known as the Slabtown Bridge) was destroyed by flooding. Heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee raised the creek "higher than anything we've seen in recorded history", according to a Lycoming County official. The western portion of the bridge collapsed.[2] A replacement bridge was completed in November 2012 at a cost of $3 million.[3]

Major intersections

The entire route is in Lycoming County.

Locationmi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
Watson Township0.00.0 PA 44 (Coudersport Pike) – Jersey Shore, WatervilleWestern terminus
Mifflin Township6.210.0
 PA 287 south – Jersey Shore		West end of PA 287 concurrency
6.310.1
 PA 287 north – English Center		East end of PA 287 concurrency
Lycoming Township15.825.4 Future I-99 / US 15US 15 exit 143; exit from US 15 southbound to PA 973 only
Upper Fairfield Township27.343.9 PA 87 – Forksville, MontoursvilleEastern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

References
  1. Google (May 18, 2013). "Pennsylvania Route 973" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
  2. Thompson, David (September 9, 2011). "'Worse than Agnes': Record flooding wreaks destruction". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. p. 1. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
  3. "PennDOT wrapping up another warm-weather construction season" (Press release). PennDOT. December 18, 2012. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
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