Route 62 Closed in Sharon, Mercer County Due to Downed Trees
Summary
PA DOT issued a traffic advisory announcing the closure of Route 62 in Sharon, Mercer County due to downed trees on utility wires. The roadway is expected to reopen later the same day once the scene has been cleared. Drivers can check real-time road conditions via the 511PA system.
What changed
PA DOT issued a traffic advisory announcing the closure of Route 62 in Sharon, Mercer County. The roadway was closed from Stambaugh Avenue to Sharpsville Avenue due to trees down on utility wires, with reopening expected later the same day.
The closure affects drivers in the Sharon area who should seek alternate routes. The 511PA system provides real-time traffic information, weather forecasts, and access to traffic cameras for those seeking updates on roadway conditions.
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Route 62 Closed in Sharon, Mercer County
April 17, 2026
Route 62 is closed from Stambaugh Avenue to Sharpsville Avenue in the City of Sharon, Mercer County due to trees down on utility wires.
The roadway is expected to reopen later today once the scene has been cleared.
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 Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
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