Route 897 Work Begins—Will Your Drive Be Impacted?

Traffic Alert

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — Drivers along Route 897 (Weaverland Valley Road) should expect intermittent delays as a resurfacing project gets underway between Route 23 in East Earl Township and East Main Street in Terre Hill Borough.

At a Glance:

  • Roads Affected: Route 897 (Weaverland Valley Road)
  • Dates: Ongoing through October 2, 2026
  • Times: Daylight hours (no restrictions from 6:00 AM – 8:30 AM)
  • Reason: Road resurfacing and infrastructure upgrades

PennDOT said crews will begin pipe work next week, with short-term lane restrictions in place under flagging during daytime hours. Traffic will be maintained, but drivers should be prepared for brief stoppages.

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No detour is currently in place. However, officials said a temporary detour will be required later during paving operations near a business at the northern end of the project. Details on that detour will be announced ahead of time.

The project includes resurfacing, base repairs, guiderail and drainage improvements, and updated pavement markings along the corridor.

Motorists should remain alert in the work zone, expect delays during active construction hours, and plan extra time when traveling through the area.

For the latest updates, detours, and traffic alerts across the region, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/.

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