Route 4023 Tipton Road Detour, Blair County, for Norfolk Southern Railroad Crossing Maintenance
Summary
PennDOT announces a temporary road closure on Route 4023 (Tipton Road) in Tipton, Blair County, on behalf of Norfolk Southern Railroad for railroad crossing maintenance. The closure is expected to last two to three days between Monday, April 27 and Friday, May 1, 2026. The detour route will utilize BUS US 220 (Old US 220)/Route 1001 East Pleasant Valley Boulevard and Route 4025 (Grazierville Road).
What changed
PennDOT issued a notice on behalf of Norfolk Southern Railroad announcing a temporary closure of Route 4023 (Tipton Road) in Tipton, Blair County. The closure is scheduled for two to three days between April 27 and May 1, 2026, to allow for railroad crossing maintenance. The specific dates remain contingent on track time, equipment availability, and weather conditions. A designated detour route via BUS US 220 and Route 4025 will be posted.
Motorists and transportation companies operating in Blair County should anticipate temporary route changes during this period. Drivers are advised to plan for additional travel time and exercise heightened caution in the work zone area. Real-time traffic conditions are available through the 511PA system.
What to do next
- PennDOT stresses extra caution in all work zones. Drivers should drive slowly, eliminate all distractions, and stay alert for direction from advanced signage and flaggers.
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District 9 - Blair County
Detours Planned for Route 4023 (Tipton Road) in Tipton, Blair County, Next Week for Railroad Crossing Maintenance
On behalf of Norfolk Southern Railroad
April 21, 2026
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Route 4023 (Tipton Road) in Tipton, Blair County, will be closed and detoured for approximately two (2) to three (3) days between Monday, April 27, and Friday, May 1, 2026. The exact dates have not yet been determined, and are dependent on several factors, including track time, equipment issues, and weather.
The Route 4023 (Tipton Road) detour route will use BUS US 220 (Old US 220)/Route 1001 East Pleasant Valley Boulevard and Route 4025 (Grazierville Road).
As always, PennDOT stresses extra caution in all work zones. Drivers should drive slowly, eliminate all distractions, and stay alert for direction from advanced signage and flaggers.
Drivers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.
Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District9.
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