Pennsylvania Route 441
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Pennsylvania Route 441 is a 31 miles (49.9 km) long state route in central Pennsylvania
and mostly parallels the Susquehanna River
. The southern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 999
in the Manor Township
hamlet of Washington Boro. The northern terminus is at Paxton Street in Harrisburg
.
The route passes along the east side of Three Mile Island, the site of one of the most publicized nuclear meltdown
s in history.
in the village of Washington Boro in Manor Township
. PA 441 begins paralleling the Susquehanna River
, in fact PA 441 parallels the river for most of its length to the west. PA 441 enters the boro of Columbia
as Front Street, then turns to Locust Street, and then 3rd Street. In downtown Columbia, PA 441 intersects Pennsylvania Route 462
(Lincoln Highway
). North of PA 462, PA 441 interchanges U.S. Route 30
. In West Hempfield Township
, PA 441 is called Chickies Hill Road. As PA 441 passes by Marietta
, it is called River Road and intersects the western terminuses of Pennsylvania Route 23
and Pennsylvania Route 772
. In East Donegal Township
, PA 441 intersects the southern terminus of Pennsylvania Route 743
. In the village of Bainbridge
, PA 441 intersects the Southern terminus of Pennsylvania Route 241
.
paralleling the Susquehanna River
to the west of PA 441. In Londonderry Township
, PA 441 passes east of Three Mile Island, the island is famous for the most publicized nuclear meltdown
s in history. In Middletown
, PA 441 is called Canal, Ann, and Union Streets. PA 441 also has a short truck route and intersects Pennsylvania Route 230
in the boro of Middletown. North of PA 230, PA 441 passes over Interstate 76
(Pennsylvania Turnpike
). Then makes a northwest turn to become Oberlin Street. As Oberlin Road, PA 441 interchanges with Pennsylvania Route 283
while PA 283 has an exit to Harrisburg International Airport
. PA 441 only has access to PA 283 west. In Swatara Township
as Lindle Road, PA 441 interchanges Interstate 283
at exit 2. Then PA 441 turns to the south as it merges with Eisenhower Boulevard. In the village of Oberlin, PA 441 becomes Highland Street and Harrisburg Street. PA 441 enters Harrisburg
as Sycamore Street and terminates (ends) at an intersection with Paxton Street. PA 441 is one of few Pennsylvania
highways to end at a Quadrant Route.
In 1930, the route was paved from PA 241
to Royalton
and Ebenezer
to Oberlin. In 1932, the route was paved from Marietta
to Bainbridge
, Middletown
to Highland Street, and from Oberlin to Harrisburg
. In 1935, the northern terminus was moved from 19th Street to its current location.
Construction for an interchange with I-283 and new alignment for Oberlin Road began in 1968, and concluded in 1970.
The route travels past perhaps the most famous or infamous island in North America
: Three Mile Island. In fact, during the emergency in 1979, the Pennsylvania State Police
shut down the highway in front of the plant from March 28 to April 9.
. The route avoids a hilly approach into the city center, which is complicated by parallel parking on each side of the street. As a result, trucks are designated to turn onto Wilson Street, which connects to Pennsylvania Route 230
, with which the route is multiplexted as it comes to its end.
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
and mostly parallels the Susquehanna River
Susquehanna River
The Susquehanna River is a river located in the northeastern United States. At long, it is the longest river on the American east coast that drains into the Atlantic Ocean, and with its watershed it is the 16th largest river in the United States, and the longest river in the continental United...
. The southern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 999
Pennsylvania Route 999
Pennsylvania Route 999 is a long, east–west state highway located in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 441, which has its southern terminus at this intersection, in Washington Boro. The eastern terminus is at PA 462 in Lancaster. It is the highest numbered...
in the Manor Township
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County, known as the Garden Spot of America or Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is a county located in the southeastern part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of 2010 the population was 519,445. Lancaster County forms the Lancaster Metropolitan Statistical Area, the...
hamlet of Washington Boro. The northern terminus is at Paxton Street in Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 49,528, making it the ninth largest city in Pennsylvania...
.
The route passes along the east side of Three Mile Island, the site of one of the most publicized nuclear meltdown
Nuclear meltdown
Nuclear meltdown is an informal term for a severe nuclear reactor accident that results in core damage from overheating. The term is not officially defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency or by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission...
s in history.
Lancaster County
PA 441 begins as Water Street at an intersection with the western terminus of Pennsylvania Route 999Pennsylvania Route 999
Pennsylvania Route 999 is a long, east–west state highway located in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 441, which has its southern terminus at this intersection, in Washington Boro. The eastern terminus is at PA 462 in Lancaster. It is the highest numbered...
in the village of Washington Boro in Manor Township
Manor Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Manor Township is a township in west central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. Manor Township takes its name from the Manor of Conestoga, which was originally surveyed and reserved for William Penn in 1719. It was changed to its present form in 1759...
. PA 441 begins paralleling the Susquehanna River
Susquehanna River
The Susquehanna River is a river located in the northeastern United States. At long, it is the longest river on the American east coast that drains into the Atlantic Ocean, and with its watershed it is the 16th largest river in the United States, and the longest river in the continental United...
, in fact PA 441 parallels the river for most of its length to the west. PA 441 enters the boro of Columbia
Columbia, Pennsylvania
Columbia, once colonial Wright's Ferry, is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 28 miles southeast of Harrisburg on the left bank Susquehanna River across from Wrightsville and York County. Originally, the area may have been called Conejohela Flats, for the many islands and islets in the...
as Front Street, then turns to Locust Street, and then 3rd Street. In downtown Columbia, PA 441 intersects Pennsylvania Route 462
Pennsylvania Route 462
Pennsylvania Route 462 is a long east–west running local route in central Pennsylvania. The western terminus is west of York. The eastern terminus is east of Lancaster. At both ends, PA 462 terminates at U.S. Route 30, and all of the route was signed as U.S. Route 30 before a freeway was...
(Lincoln Highway
Lincoln Highway
The Lincoln Highway was the first road across the United States of America.Conceived and promoted by entrepreneur Carl G. Fisher, the Lincoln Highway spanned coast-to-coast from Times Square in New York City to Lincoln Park in San Francisco, originally through 13 states: New York, New Jersey,...
). North of PA 462, PA 441 interchanges U.S. Route 30
U.S. Route 30
U.S. Route 30 is an east–west main route of the system of United States Numbered Highways, with the highway traveling across the northern tier of the country. It is the third longest U.S. route, after U.S. Route 20 and U.S. Route 6. The western end of the highway is at Astoria, Oregon; the...
. In West Hempfield Township
West Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania
West Hempfield Township is a township in west central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 15,128 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
, PA 441 is called Chickies Hill Road. As PA 441 passes by Marietta
Marietta, Pennsylvania
Marietta is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,689 at the 2000 census. It is located on the east bank of the Susquehanna River just north of Columbia.-Geography:Marietta is located at ....
, it is called River Road and intersects the western terminuses of Pennsylvania Route 23
Pennsylvania Route 23
Pennsylvania Route 23 is a state highway in southeastern Pennsylvania. The route begins at Pennsylvania Route 441 in Marietta and heads east to U.S. Route 1 in Philadelphia.-Marietta to Valley Forge:...
and Pennsylvania Route 772
Pennsylvania Route 772
Pennsylvania Route 772 or is an east–west long state highway located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is a scenic alternative to U.S. Route 30 as it roughly parallels the main highway to the north. The highway is mostly named Newport Road...
. In East Donegal Township
East Donegal Township, Pennsylvania
East Donegal Township is a township in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 5,405.-Geography:According to the U.S...
, PA 441 intersects the southern terminus of Pennsylvania Route 743
Pennsylvania Route 743
Pennsylvania Route 743, PA 743, is a north–south state route located in central Pennsylvania. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 443 one mile west of the East Hanover Township hamlet of Grantville. The southern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 441 in Marietta...
. In the village of Bainbridge
Conoy Township, Pennsylvania
Conoy Township is a township in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 3,067.-Geography:According to the U.S...
, PA 441 intersects the Southern terminus of Pennsylvania Route 241
Pennsylvania Route 241
Pennsylvania Route 241 is a 23 mile long state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The route runs from Pennsylvania Route 441 in Conoy Township, Lancaster County northeast to Pennsylvania Route 72 in the city of Lebanon in Lebanon County....
.
Dauphin County
PA 441 enters Dauphin CountyDauphin County, Pennsylvania
Dauphin County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and is one of the three counties comprising the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010 census, the population was 268,100. The county includes the city of Harrisburg, which has served as the state capital...
paralleling the Susquehanna River
Susquehanna River
The Susquehanna River is a river located in the northeastern United States. At long, it is the longest river on the American east coast that drains into the Atlantic Ocean, and with its watershed it is the 16th largest river in the United States, and the longest river in the continental United...
to the west of PA 441. In Londonderry Township
Londonderry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Londonderry Township is a township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,224 at the 2000 census.The township includes the site of the 1979 Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station accident, which was the largest accident of its kind in the American nuclear power...
, PA 441 passes east of Three Mile Island, the island is famous for the most publicized nuclear meltdown
Nuclear meltdown
Nuclear meltdown is an informal term for a severe nuclear reactor accident that results in core damage from overheating. The term is not officially defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency or by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission...
s in history. In Middletown
Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Middletown is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on the Susquehanna River, nine miles southeast of Harrisburg. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, PA 441 is called Canal, Ann, and Union Streets. PA 441 also has a short truck route and intersects Pennsylvania Route 230
Pennsylvania Route 230
Pennsylvania Route 230 is a state route in central Pennsylvania. Its western terminus is at an intersection with U.S. Route 22 in Harrisburg. Its eastern terminus is at an interchange with Pennsylvania Route 283 near Salunga.-Route description:...
in the boro of Middletown. North of PA 230, PA 441 passes over Interstate 76
Interstate 76 (east)
Interstate 76 is an Interstate Highway in the United States, running 435 miles from an interchange with Interstate 71 west of Akron, Ohio, east to Interstate 295 near Camden, New Jersey....
(Pennsylvania Turnpike
Pennsylvania Turnpike
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is a toll highway system operated by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States. The three sections of the turnpike system total . The main section extends from Ohio to New Jersey and is long...
). Then makes a northwest turn to become Oberlin Street. As Oberlin Road, PA 441 interchanges with Pennsylvania Route 283
Pennsylvania Route 283
Pennsylvania Route 283 is a long state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It connects Harrisburg to Lancaster as a freeway, paralleling the old U.S. Route 230...
while PA 283 has an exit to Harrisburg International Airport
Harrisburg International Airport
-Statistics:-Air cargo:Harrisburg International Airport is well positioned with freight-forwarding capabilities. The airport is located adjacent to I-76 , I-83, and I-81, allowing for fast air-to-ground transfer of goods and commodities...
. PA 441 only has access to PA 283 west. In Swatara Township
Swatara Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Swatara Township is a township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 22,611 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 15.8 square miles , of which, 13.2 square miles of it is land and...
as Lindle Road, PA 441 interchanges Interstate 283
Interstate 283
Interstate 283 , considered State Route 283 by PennDOT, is an auxiliary route of the Interstate Highway System located just east of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It runs from the Harrisburg East interchange of Interstate 76 north to Interstate 83 and U.S...
at exit 2. Then PA 441 turns to the south as it merges with Eisenhower Boulevard. In the village of Oberlin, PA 441 becomes Highland Street and Harrisburg Street. PA 441 enters Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 49,528, making it the ninth largest city in Pennsylvania...
as Sycamore Street and terminates (ends) at an intersection with Paxton Street. PA 441 is one of few Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
highways to end at a Quadrant Route.
History
Signed in 1928 and that same year, the route was under construction from the West Hempfield Township line to Columbia and completed the following year.In 1930, the route was paved from PA 241
Pennsylvania Route 241
Pennsylvania Route 241 is a 23 mile long state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The route runs from Pennsylvania Route 441 in Conoy Township, Lancaster County northeast to Pennsylvania Route 72 in the city of Lebanon in Lebanon County....
to Royalton
Royalton, Pennsylvania
Royalton is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2003 census, the borough population was 963. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
and Ebenezer
Ebenezer, Pennsylvania
Ebenezer is an unincorporated community in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania in the Harrisburg-Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area, the latitude is 40.235, and the longitude -76.776, its elevation is .- External links :*...
to Oberlin. In 1932, the route was paved from Marietta
Marietta, Pennsylvania
Marietta is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,689 at the 2000 census. It is located on the east bank of the Susquehanna River just north of Columbia.-Geography:Marietta is located at ....
to Bainbridge
Bainbridge, Pennsylvania
Bainbridge, Pennsylvania is an unincorporated community located in Conoy Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania with a zip code of 17502. Bainbridge is located along Pennsylvania Route 441....
, Middletown
Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Middletown is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on the Susquehanna River, nine miles southeast of Harrisburg. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
to Highland Street, and from Oberlin to Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 49,528, making it the ninth largest city in Pennsylvania...
. In 1935, the northern terminus was moved from 19th Street to its current location.
Construction for an interchange with I-283 and new alignment for Oberlin Road began in 1968, and concluded in 1970.
The route travels past perhaps the most famous or infamous island in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
: Three Mile Island. In fact, during the emergency in 1979, the Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania State Police
The Pennsylvania State Police is the state police force of Pennsylvania, responsible for statewide law enforcement. It was founded in 1905 by order of Governor Samuel Pennypacker, in response to the private police forces used by mine and mill owners to stop worker strikes and the inability or...
shut down the highway in front of the plant from March 28 to April 9.
Major intersections
PA 441 Truck
Pennsylvania Route 441 Truck is a 1 miles (1.6 km) long truck route in the Harrisburg suburb of Middletown, PennsylvaniaMiddletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Middletown is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on the Susquehanna River, nine miles southeast of Harrisburg. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
. The route avoids a hilly approach into the city center, which is complicated by parallel parking on each side of the street. As a result, trucks are designated to turn onto Wilson Street, which connects to Pennsylvania Route 230
Pennsylvania Route 230
Pennsylvania Route 230 is a state route in central Pennsylvania. Its western terminus is at an intersection with U.S. Route 22 in Harrisburg. Its eastern terminus is at an interchange with Pennsylvania Route 283 near Salunga.-Route description:...
, with which the route is multiplexted as it comes to its end.