Motorists can expect closures Wednesday on a portion of Route 61 due to the funeral procession of fallen Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., PennDOT announced.
Funeral services are set for 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School along Route 61 between Frackville and Butler Township.
The area between Lehigh Avenue in Frackville and Lavelle Road in Butler Twp. will be affected. Traffic will be detoured at times along a route using portions of Routes 61, 54 and 924.
PennDOT says delays should be expected, and asks motorists to exercise caution in the affected areas between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com.