A landslide continues to block Route 51 in Moon Township after several days. The hillside gave way late Thursday, bringing down trees and power lines. There was hope that the stretch of roadway between Purdy and Stoops Ferry roads would reopen Monday, but that was not possible. PennDOT officials said geotechnical engineers determined the slide continued to move over the weekend. However, the rock that needs to be removed is on private property, so PennDOT has to wait to get authorization from the property owner before moving forward.
The continued closure of Route 51 is bad news for business owners in the area. Northbound drivers must detour around the closure by turning left onto Flaugherty Run Road. Southbound drivers need to take Brodhead Road.