Large Boulder Closes Route 906 in Rostraver Township

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A large boulder fell along Route 906 in Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon, briefly closing part of the roadway. The boulder came down from a hillside but was stopped by a safety barrier before entering the road. However, it struck other debris on the way down, breaking it into smaller pieces that scattered across the roadway.

Why it matters

Route 906 is an important local thoroughfare, and any closures can cause significant traffic disruptions for residents and commuters in the area. This incident highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance of hillsides and safety barriers along major roads to prevent similar incidents from occurring.

The details

Rostraver Township Police Chief Scott Sokol reported that the large boulder came down from a hillside but was stopped by a safety barrier before entering the roadway. However, the impact caused the boulder to break into smaller pieces that scattered across Route 906, requiring PennDOT crews to clear the debris.

• The boulder fell along Route 906 in Rostraver Township on Tuesday afternoon.
• Portions of Route 906 were temporarily shut down while PennDOT crews cleared the debris.
• The road reopened by 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday evening.

What’s next

Authorities will likely investigate the cause of the boulder falling and assess any needed repairs or reinforcements to the hillside or safety barriers along Route 906 to prevent similar incidents in the future.