What You Need To Know Today
Major Route 30 construction is approaching, community activities are underway today, and Franklin County heads toward a busy fall weekend.
Route 30 Bridge Project Begins With Shoulder Work Oct. 5
Motorists traveling through eastern Franklin County should prepare for construction associated with replacement of the Route 30 bridge over Rocky Mountain Creek in Greene Township.
Franklin County says PennDOT will begin shoulder reconstruction Monday, Oct. 5. Weather permitting, traffic will shift through the work zone with flaggers assisting traffic as needed on weekdays.
Later stages are expected to include concrete barriers, additional traffic shifts and a truck detour using Route 997 and Route 233. Two 12-foot travel lanes are expected to remain open through the work zone.
The project includes shoulder reconstruction, bridge replacement, approach work, guiderail upgrades and other construction. Current information lists expected completion in November 2028.
Monday, October 5
Route 30 over Rocky Mountain Creek • Greene Township
Lane shifts and flaggers expected during construction
Route 997 and Route 233 during later stages
November 2028
America 250PA Community Concert
Greencastle-Antrim celebrates America’s 250th with a community concert and pageant plays featuring the Greencastle-Antrim Alumni Band and local performers.
The program takes place at the Shockey Family Center in the Greencastle-Antrim High School auditorium.
Event Information →Create a Mythical Creature Home
The Charles Brightbill Environmental Center is inviting participants to create fairy houses or gnome homes using materials found in nature.
Creations will be displayed along the Tuscarora Wildlife Education Project trails for visitors to discover.
Event Information →TWEP Photography Contest
The Tuscarora Wildlife Education Project’s annual fall photography contest is accepting entries from participants of all ages.
Entries will be displayed during the center’s November open house, with cash prizes planned for category winners and Best of Show.
Contest Information →Basketball Clinic Registration Deadlines Approaching
Chambersburg Recreation is taking registrations for its K–5th Grade Basketball Clinics beginning in October.
Tuesday clinic sessions for K–3rd and 4th–5th graders have a Sept. 29 registration deadline. The Thursday K–3rd grade session has an Oct. 1 deadline.
The advertised fee is $55 for borough residents and $65 for non-residents.
Trivia Night at Colonel Murphy’s
Colonel Murphy’s Music & Events is advertising Trivia Night Friday beginning at 8 p.m. at 2 South Main Street in Mercersburg.
The event is promoted as an evening of trivia, drinks and friendly competition.
11th Annual Oktoberfest at Renfrew
Renfrew Museum and Park hosts its annual Oktoberfest fundraiser Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
The afternoon includes museum tours, historic demonstrations, children’s crafts and activities, live music, a biergarten, food, a silent auction and other fall activities.
Oktoberfest Information →Withered Returns to Trigger’s
Withered is scheduled to return to Trigger’s Table & Taproom Saturday for an evening of live music.
The band is advertising a 6 to 9 p.m. performance with food and drinks available at the venue.
The Route 30 bridge project is still more than a week from its scheduled construction start, but it is likely to become a continuing traffic issue as work progresses. Franklin County Life will keep the project on the radar as lane shifts, detours and later construction stages develop.
