Ferguson Township Police issue traffic alert for Ag Progress Days

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP, Pa (August 8, 2022)--The Ferguson Township Police Department advises residents and motorists that Penn State's Ag Progress Days will be held Tuesday, August 9th through Thursday, August 11th in Rock Springs.

West College Avenue (SR26), Pine Grove Rd (SR45) and West Whitehall Rd. areas will be extremely congested especially during rush hour time periods.  Motorists are asked to allow extra driving time for their commutes and delays should be expected.  The use of alternate routes is suggested.  
 

Additionally, Nixon Road will be closed between West Whitehall Rd and Pine Grove Rd between the hours of 3:00PM and 7:00 PM daily.  Nixon Road access will be maintained for local residents only from Whitehall Rd.  Access to the Pine Grove Mills Post Office will be limited to eastbound traffic between the hours of 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM on the days of the event.

The police department realizes the potential for significant traffic congestion and back-ups during the Ag Progress Days Event.  We have extra personnel on duty in an attempt to address this issue, but delays are inevitable.  Please allow more driving time for your commute or, if possible, avoid the area altogether.

We also remind motorist to be aware of police officers on the roadways directing traffic.  They are there to keep traffic moving and cannot answer questions while on the roadways.  Please keep our officers safe and be attentive, slow down and don’t stop to ask traffic questions.

Questions should be directed to Sgt Ryan L. Hendrick at (814) 237-1172 or rhendrick@twp.ferguson.pa.us