Route 322 Detours Coming to Harrisburg

New traffic patterns aim to address high crash rate, but some residents are skeptical

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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PennDOT is implementing a $38 million project on Route 322 in Harrisburg that will include eliminated left turns and new detours via Grayson Road and a Milroy Road roundabout. The changes are intended to address a high crash rate in the area, but some residents question whether the new traffic patterns will actually help.

Why it matters

Route 322 is a major thoroughfare through Harrisburg, so the upcoming changes to traffic patterns could significantly impact commutes for many local residents. The project highlights the ongoing challenges of balancing infrastructure improvements, traffic safety, and community concerns.

The details

The Paxton Street project on Route 322 will run through August 2027 and include the elimination of left turns at the Chambers Hill intersection as well as new detours using Grayson Road and a roundabout on Milroy Road. PennDOT says the $38 million in improvements aim to reduce the high crash rate in the area, but some residents are skeptical that the new traffic patterns will actually help.

  • The $38 million Paxton Street project on Route 322 is scheduled to run through August 2027.
  • The changes to traffic patterns, including eliminated left turns and new detours, are expected to be implemented in the coming months.

The players

PennDOT

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the state agency responsible for maintaining and improving the state's transportation infrastructure.

Harrisburg residents

Local community members who will be impacted by the changes to Route 322 traffic patterns.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.