SeThere two active slide areas that have caused the roadway to fail. PennDOT says an average of 400 vehicles a day use this portion of the road. The first slide is located 2.8 miles northeast of the Tidioute Borough line. The second slide is located 4.9 miles northeast of the Tidioute Borough line.

The project will include excavation and placement of stone-filled gabion baskets to create a retaining wall to support the road. Work will also include road reconstruction and new guiderails. Work is expected to occur in 2026 construction season and cost between $100,000 and $300,000.

A detour will be required during construction and is expected to be in place for two weeks for each of the two locations. The proposed 14.5-mile detour route uses Route 27 (Youngsville Road) and Morrison Hill Road (Route 3011).

Those unable to access the information online may give feedback by contacting PennDOT Project Manager Kevin Miller at kevinmille@pa.gov or 814-678-7086. Virtual plans will be available online through March 19. Public comment will also be accepted until March 19. The public can view the plans at https://tinyurl.com/4t85723v.

Pictured is one of two active slide areas on Davey Hill Road in Deerfield that are scheduled to be fixed as part of a PennDOT project this year. This area is 4.9 miles northeast of the Tidioute Borough line.

The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project and receive public input regarding any questions or concerns with the project. It is also an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the project’s potential effect upon Cultural Resources pursuant to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s 36 CFR Part 800 regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.