Senator Mastriano

🚧 Traffic Alert: Route 997 Traffic Shift Begins July 31 🚧

PennDOT advises motorists that beginning Friday, July 31, southbound Route 997 (Anthony Highway) traffic will be shifted onto a temporary roadway at the northern roundabout as work continues on the Orchard Road/Tomstown Road intersection improvement project in Washington Township, Franklin County.

🚦 Temporary traffic signals will be removed.
🚧 Expect lane restrictions with flagging during the traffic shift.
🏠 Access to businesses and residences will be maintained.

Reminder: Orchard Road remains closed at Route 997, with a signed detour using Route 316 (Grant Street), Route 16 (Main Street), and Route 997.

Please slow down, follow posted signs, and allow extra travel time through the work zone.
For real-time traffic updates, visit 511PA or use the free 511PA app.

July 29th, 1958 - NASA was founded

HARRISBURG — Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) announced $2.7 million in state funding to support construction of a new Aviation Community Center at Franklin County Regional Airport.

"This investment is about preparing Franklin County for the future," Mastriano said. "The Aviation Community Center will give students, workers, and employers new opportunities to connect through workforce training, education, and community engagement while helping ensure our region remains competitive for years to come."

The Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA), which operates Franklin County Regional Airport, will use the funding to construct a new Aviation Community Center providing space for workforce development initiatives, community events, educational programming, and partnerships with local schools, nonprofits, businesses, and civic organizations.

Funding for the project is being provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development`s (DCED) Keystone Communities Program, which supports projects that promote economic development, strengthen communities, and improve quality of life across the Commonwealth.

Construction is expected to begin following final design and project approvals.

July 28th, 1914 - World War I began

Today I`m highlighting one of the bills I was honored to have signed into law.

SB 1281 (Act 105 of 2020) strengthened Pennsylvania`s Move Over Law to better protect first responders, tow truck operators, and roadside workers. If you see emergency lights ahead, slow down and move over when it`s safe to do so.

A simple decision behind the wheel can save a life. I`m grateful to have worked with my colleagues to make Pennsylvania`s roads safer for everyone.

During my time in office, 16 of the bills I introduced were signed into law. While no accomplishment is ever the work of one person, I am thankful for the many colleagues, staff, advocates, first responders, veterans, educators, and citizens who helped make these laws a reality.

Over the next 16 days, I`ll be highlighting one bill each day: sharing why it was needed, what it does, and how it is making a difference for Pennsylvanians.

Thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving you. I hope you`ll join me over the coming days as we look back on these accomplishments and the positive impact they`ve had across our Commonwealth.

First up is SB 511 - This law officially recognizes July 27 as Korean War Veterans Armistice Day in Pennsylvania, honoring veterans and to promote educational awareness in schools. The law ensures recognition for veterans of the "Forgotten War" and encourages annual community education regarding the conflict.

A tick crawling on your skin can`t spread disease unless it attaches, but it may mean others are present. Check your entire body to be safe!