Pennsylvania Route 14

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Pennsylvania Route 14

Route information
Maintained by PennDOT
Length53.09 mi[1] (85.44 km)
Existed1927[2][3]–present
NHSUS 6 concurrency[4]
Major junctions
South end Future I-99 / US 15 in Trout Run
Major intersections PA 414 in Canton
US 6 in Troy
North end NY 14 near Fassett
Location
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountiesLycoming, Tioga, Bradford
Highway system
← PA 13→ US 15

Pennsylvania Route 14 (PA 14) is a Pennsylvania highway that runs for 52 miles (84 km). It runs from U.S. Route 15 (US 15) in Trout Run, Pennsylvania to the New York-Pennsylvania border at Fassett, Pennsylvania, co-signed with US 6 for a short distance in Troy. The highway continues in New York as New York State Route 14 (NY 14).

It once extended south all the way to the Maryland border, following Lycoming Creek Road, High Street, Hepburn Street, Market Street and East Third Street through the Williamsport area. It roughly followed the Susquehanna Trail to Northumberland, US 11 to Shamokin Dam, US 15 to York Springs, and PA 94 to Maryland.

Route description

PA 14 northbound at PA 514 in Troy Township.

PA 14 begins at US 15 in Trout Run in Lycoming County and heads northeast, paralleling Lycoming Creek.[5] It then turns more northerly at Bodines before crossing into Tioga County. It runs through Roaring Branch before entering Bradford County.

In Bradford County, PA 14 provides access to Grover, then forms a short concurrency with PA 414, splitting up in Canton. North of Canton, PA 14 passes through Alba before serving as the west terminus of PA 514 south of Troy. At Troy, PA 14 joins with US 6. PA 14 then splits off to the north to Columbia Cross Roads. PA 14 then runs through Snedekerville, Gillett, and Fassett before crossing the New York state line and becoming NY 14.

PA 14 is part of the National Highway System along the US 6 concurrency in Troy.[4]

History

PA 14 was formed in 1927, stretching from the Maryland state line to the New York state line. When formed, it was concurrent with several U.S. Highways in the Williamsport area, including US 111, US 120, and US 220. From Harrisburg to York, it followed US 15 and what is today PA 94 via the Susquehanna Trail.[2][3] In 1930, the route was realigned onto what is now PA 405 from Lewisburg to Muncy.[6][7]

By 1940, US 111 was redesignated as US 15. As in previous years, PA 14 remained concurrent with the roadway now carrying US 15 to Northumberland. From Northumberland south to Duncannon, PA 14 was realigned onto the western bank of the Susquehanna River, creating an overlap with US 11. At Duncannon, US 11 split from PA 14 and crossed the Susquehanna while PA 14 continued south along the riverbank to Lemoyne, a suburb of Harrisburg. Here, PA 14 joined US 11 on a brief overlap east across the Susquehanna into Harrisburg. At Front Street, US 11 turned north while PA 14 continued east on Market Street. PA 14 then turned right onto 4th Street, following the road out of Harrisburg to Paxtang, where PA 14 terminated at US 322 and US 422.[8][9] In 1941, PA 14 was rerouted to the east side of the Susquehanna River from Muncy to Clarks Ferry on what is now Interstate 180 and PA 147; the US 15 designation was moved west to run concurrent with US 11. From Clarks Ferry to Harrisburg, PA 14 was concurrent with US 22 and US 322.[10][11][12] By 1960, PA 14 was truncated to end at US 22 and US 322 in Clarks Ferry.[13]

In 1963, the Susquehanna Riverbank extension of PA 14 became PA 147. PA 14 was truncated to terminate at US 15 in Trout Run.[14][15]

The section between US 15 and Trout Run Mountain Road in Lewis Township was closed on August 10, 2024, due to damage as a result of flooding rains from the remnants of Hurricane Debby that passed through the day before.[16] PennDOT announced on August 20, 2024, that a temporary connection to Lycoming Creek Road (SR 1017) will be built to bypass the closure by also using a short section of Trout Run Mountain Road (SR 1002). A temporary traffic signal will also be placed at the intersection of PA 14 and Trout Run Mountain Road. When the temporary connection is opened, the current detour via Beautys Run Road (SR 3026) (accessed via US 15 exit 140), Lycoming Creek Road, and Trout Run Mountain Road will be removed.[17][18] The temporary connection was opened on September 3, 2024, with PennDOT also announcing that the bridge over Trout Run is anticipated to be replaced by the end of 2025.[19]

Major intersections

CountyLocation[20]mi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
LycomingLewis Township0.000.00 Future I-99 / US 15 – Williamsport, MansfieldUS 15 exit 148; southern terminus
TiogaNo major intersections
BradfordCanton Township23.8738.42
 PA 414 west – Ogdensburg		South end of PA 414 concurrency
Canton25.3940.86
 PA 414 east (Main Street)		North end of PA 414 concurrency
Troy Township33.1453.33
 PA 514 east – Granville Center		Western terminus of PA 514
Troy36.0558.02
 US 6 west (Main Street) – Mansfield		South end of US 6 concurrency
Troy Township36.8559.30
 US 6 east (Roosevelt Highway) – Towanda		North end of US 6 concurrency
South Creek Township53.0985.44
 NY 14 north – Elmira		New York state line; northern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References

  1. ^ a b DeLorme Street Atlas USA software, Toggle Measure Tool
  2. ^ a b Tourist map of Pennsylvania (Map). Pennsylvania Department of Highways. April 1926. Retrieved September 6, 2007.
  3. ^ a b Pennsylvania Map (Map). Pennsylvania Department of Highways. 1927. Retrieved September 6, 2007.
  4. ^ a b National Highway System: Pennsylvania (PDF) (Map). Federal Highway Administration. March 25, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  5. ^ New Jersey-Pennsylvania (Map) (2006 ed.). American Automobile Association.
  6. ^ Pennsylvania state map (PDF) (Map). Pennsylvania Department of Highways. 1930. Retrieved September 6, 2007.
  7. ^ Pennsylvania Motor Trails Map (eastern half) (Map). Langwith. 1931. Retrieved September 6, 2007.
  8. ^ Pennsylvania state map (front side) (PDF) (Map). Pennsylvania Department of Highways. 1940. Retrieved September 6, 2007.
  9. ^ Pennsylvania state map (back side) (PDF) (Map). Pennsylvania Department of Highways. 1940. Retrieved September 6, 2007.
  10. ^ "Local Road Route Changes Affect Harrisburg Drivers". The Evening News. Harrisburg, PA. June 20, 1941. p. 18. Retrieved August 14, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ Pennsylvania state map (front side) (PDF) (Map). Pennsylvania Department of Highways. 1950. Retrieved September 7, 2007.
  12. ^ Pennsylvania state map (back side) (PDF) (Map). Pennsylvania Department of Highways. 1950. Retrieved September 7, 2007.
  13. ^ Pennsylvania state map (front side) (PDF) (Map). Pennsylvania Department of Highways. 1960. Retrieved September 7, 2007.
  14. ^ "State Eliminating Route 14 Designation". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. April 1, 1963. p. 5. Retrieved August 11, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ Pennsylvania state map (front side) (PDF) (Map). Pennsylvania Department of Highways. 1970. Retrieved September 7, 2007.
  16. ^ "5 PM Update: Roads Impacted by Downed Trees or Utilities in North Central Pennsylvania". Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. August 10, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  17. ^ "PennDOT Provides Updates on Flood Damage Associated with Hurricane Debby in North Central PA". District 3. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. August 20, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  18. ^ Beauge, John (August 19, 2024). "PennDOT secretary promises quick fix for flood-damaged northcentral Pa. highway". PennLive. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  19. ^ "Shapiro Administration Announces Reopening of Route 14 in Trout Run, Lycoming County". District 3. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. September 3, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  20. ^ "Video Log". Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Retrieved June 7, 2016.

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