Pennsylvania Route 662
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Pennsylvania Route 662 is a 26 miles (41.8 km) long road located in eastern Pennsylvania
. Its northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 61
in Shoemakerville
and its southern terminus is at U.S. Route 422 in Douglassville
. The entire route is in Berks County
. The portion north of PA 73
is also known as Moselem Springs Road and the portion south of it is also known as Memorial Highway.
PA 662 begins at an intersection with US 422
in the community of Douglassville
in Amity Township
, Berks County
. The road heads to the north on two-lane undivided Old Swede Road, passing residential neighborhoods to the west and industrial development to the east. The route passes more homes as it turns northwest and passes through the community of Amityville
. Past Amityville, PA 662 enters more agricultural surroundings with a few residences. In Yellow House, the road crosses PA 562
and enters Oley Township
, where the name of the road becomes Memorial Highway. The route heads north-northwest through farmland before reaching an intersection with PA 73
in the community of Oley. At this point, PA 662 forms a concurrency
with PA 73 by turning northwest onto that road. The two routes pass a few businesses in Oley before heading into areas of farms and woods.
PA 662 splits from PA 73 by making a turn to the north. Immediately following, the route makes a left turn and enters Ruscombmanor Township
. The road heads northwest and then north over a wooded mountain prior to coming to the community of Pricetown
. In this area, the road passes a few homes and businesses at the intersection with the eastern terminus of PA 12
. Past this area, PA 662 crosses over wooded South Mountain
, where there are a few homes. After crossing the mountain, the route heads north into Fleetwood
, where it becomes South Richmond Street and passes through residential areas. After crossing Norfolk Southern's Reading Line, the route turns east onto West Main Street and enters the commercial downtown of Fleetwood. A short distance later, PA 662 turns north onto North Franklin Street, passing more homes. The road leaves Fleetwood for Richmond Township
, at which point the name becomes Moselem Springs Road. PA 662 heads northwest through agricultural areas prior to reaching the intersection with US 222 in the community of Moselem Springs
.
Following this intersection, the route heads through more farmland prior to reaching the southern terminus of PA 143
. At this point, PA 662 turns west into woodland, crossing the Maiden Creek
into Perry Township
. Upon entering Perry Township, the road heads into farmland, making a few sharp turns to the north before heading to the west. PA 662 passes through agricultural areas with some homes before coming to its northern terminus at PA 61
in Shoemakersville
.
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...
. Its northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 61
Pennsylvania Route 61
Pennsylvania Route 61 is an -long state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The route is signed on a north–south direction, from U.S. Route 222 Business in Reading to U.S. Route 11 and U.S. Route 15 in Shamokin Dam. PA 61 meets up with Pennsylvania Route 54 in Ashland and these...
in Shoemakerville
Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania
Shoemakersville is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,124 at the 2000 census.-Overview:Shoemakersville was named for the first settlers Henry and Charles Shoemaker. It was a thriving apparel manufacturing town. It is home of the "The Shoey Green Sox" the...
and its southern terminus is at U.S. Route 422 in Douglassville
Douglassville, Pennsylvania
Douglassville is a community in Amity, Union Townships, and Douglass Townships Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. Douglassville is situated along U.S. Route 422. Developments include the Amity Gardens subdivision, the West Ridge subdivision, the Briarwood subdivision, and the subdivision...
. The entire route is in Berks County
Berks County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 373,638 people, 141,570 households, and 98,532 families residing in the county. The population density was 435 people per square mile . There were 150,222 housing units at an average density of 175 per square mile...
. The portion north of PA 73
Pennsylvania Route 73
Pennsylvania Route 73 is a 62.51 miles long east–west state highway in southeastern Pennsylvania. It runs from Pennsylvania Route 61 in Leesport to the New Jersey state line on the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge in Philadelphia, where it continues as New Jersey Route 73.Predating the Interstate...
is also known as Moselem Springs Road and the portion south of it is also known as Memorial Highway.
Route description
U.S. Route 422
U.S. Route 422 is a long spur route of US 22 split into two segments in the U.S. states of Ohio and Pennsylvania. The western spur begins in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, and ends at Ebensburg, Pennsylvania...
in the community of Douglassville
Douglassville, Pennsylvania
Douglassville is a community in Amity, Union Townships, and Douglass Townships Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. Douglassville is situated along U.S. Route 422. Developments include the Amity Gardens subdivision, the West Ridge subdivision, the Briarwood subdivision, and the subdivision...
in Amity Township
Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Amity Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,867 at the 2000 census. The 2005 census estimate put the population at 11,067...
, Berks County
Berks County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 373,638 people, 141,570 households, and 98,532 families residing in the county. The population density was 435 people per square mile . There were 150,222 housing units at an average density of 175 per square mile...
. The road heads to the north on two-lane undivided Old Swede Road, passing residential neighborhoods to the west and industrial development to the east. The route passes more homes as it turns northwest and passes through the community of Amityville
Amityville, Pennsylvania
Amityville is an unincorporated community in Berks County, Pennsylvania near the borough of Pottstown. It is located on Old Swede Road in Amity Township....
. Past Amityville, PA 662 enters more agricultural surroundings with a few residences. In Yellow House, the road crosses PA 562
Pennsylvania Route 562
Pennsylvania Route 562 is a state highway in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The route runs from U.S. Route 422 Business in St. Lawrence east to Pennsylvania Route 73 in Boyertown.-Route description:...
and enters Oley Township
Oley Township, Pennsylvania
Oley Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township had a population of 3,583. Oley Township was originally formed in 1740 as a part of Philadelphia County, before Berks County was formed in 1752...
, where the name of the road becomes Memorial Highway. The route heads north-northwest through farmland before reaching an intersection with PA 73
Pennsylvania Route 73
Pennsylvania Route 73 is a 62.51 miles long east–west state highway in southeastern Pennsylvania. It runs from Pennsylvania Route 61 in Leesport to the New Jersey state line on the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge in Philadelphia, where it continues as New Jersey Route 73.Predating the Interstate...
in the community of Oley. At this point, PA 662 forms a concurrency
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
with PA 73 by turning northwest onto that road. The two routes pass a few businesses in Oley before heading into areas of farms and woods.
PA 662 splits from PA 73 by making a turn to the north. Immediately following, the route makes a left turn and enters Ruscombmanor Township
Ruscombmanor Township, Pennsylvania
Ruscombmanor Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,776 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 13.9 square miles , all of it land.Adjacent townships*Alsace Township...
. The road heads northwest and then north over a wooded mountain prior to coming to the community of Pricetown
Pricetown, Pennsylvania
Pricetown is a village in Ruscombmanor Township, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. It is 10 road miles from downtown Reading, Pennsylvania, and is served by the Oley Valley School District....
. In this area, the road passes a few homes and businesses at the intersection with the eastern terminus of PA 12
Pennsylvania Route 12
Pennsylvania Route 12 is a long part-freeway located in eastern Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 422 and U.S. Route 222 near Reading. Its eastern terminus is Pennsylvania Route 662 in Ruscombmanor Township. In Reading, the freeway is named the Warren Street Bypass...
. Past this area, PA 662 crosses over wooded South Mountain
South Mountain (eastern Pennsylvania)
South Mountain is a colloquial name applied to features in the mountain range extending south and south west from the Lehigh Valley to the Lebanon Valley regions of Pennsylvania. At times, it also been known as Durham Hills, Reading Hills, and the Lehigh Mountains...
, where there are a few homes. After crossing the mountain, the route heads north into Fleetwood
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
Fleetwood is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,085 at the 2010 census. It was home to the Fleetwood Metal Body company, an automobile coachbuilder purchased by Fisher Body and integrated into General Motors in 1931...
, where it becomes South Richmond Street and passes through residential areas. After crossing Norfolk Southern's Reading Line, the route turns east onto West Main Street and enters the commercial downtown of Fleetwood. A short distance later, PA 662 turns north onto North Franklin Street, passing more homes. The road leaves Fleetwood for Richmond Township
Richmond Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Richmond Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,500 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.7 square miles , of which, 23.6 square miles of it is land and...
, at which point the name becomes Moselem Springs Road. PA 662 heads northwest through agricultural areas prior to reaching the intersection with US 222 in the community of Moselem Springs
Moselem Springs, Pennsylvania
Moselem Springs is an unincorporated community in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. It is located at the junction of Pennsylvania Route 662 and U.S. Highway 222 in Richmond Township. Buildings in the area include the Township Building, Lehigh Valley Health Network's Health Center at Moselem...
.
Following this intersection, the route heads through more farmland prior to reaching the southern terminus of PA 143
Pennsylvania Route 143
Pennsylvania Route 143 is a long state highway in Pennsylvania. It runs from Pennsylvania Route 309 near New Tripoli to Pennsylvania Route 662 in Richmond Township just east of the town of Shoemakersville....
. At this point, PA 662 turns west into woodland, crossing the Maiden Creek
Maiden Creek
Maiden Creek is a tributary of the Schuylkill River in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in the United States.Maiden Creek is formed by the confluence of Ontelaunee and Kistler creeks in the community of Kempton...
into Perry Township
Perry Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Perry Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,517 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.4 square miles , of which, 18.3 square miles of it is land and...
. Upon entering Perry Township, the road heads into farmland, making a few sharp turns to the north before heading to the west. PA 662 passes through agricultural areas with some homes before coming to its northern terminus at PA 61
Pennsylvania Route 61
Pennsylvania Route 61 is an -long state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The route is signed on a north–south direction, from U.S. Route 222 Business in Reading to U.S. Route 11 and U.S. Route 15 in Shamokin Dam. PA 61 meets up with Pennsylvania Route 54 in Ashland and these...
in Shoemakersville
Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania
Shoemakersville is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,124 at the 2000 census.-Overview:Shoemakersville was named for the first settlers Henry and Charles Shoemaker. It was a thriving apparel manufacturing town. It is home of the "The Shoey Green Sox" the...
.