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PA 42(N-S)/PA 487(N-S) Duplex

PA 42 and PA 487 join for a 1 mile same-way duplex through Catawissa in Columbia County.

Timothy Reichard 4/27/02

The PA 42/PA 487 duplex follows the hilly countryside of Columbia County to reach Catawissa. This photo was shot south of town.

Timothy Reichard 4/27/02

In the center of town, the two routes split here at a five-way intersection. The duplex enters along the diagonal street. Both PA 42 and PA 487 form duplexes with US 11 just to the north, one on each side of Bloomsburg.

Timothy Reichard 4/27/02

This view is from the next street to the right, SR 2018. PA 42/PA 487 meets the northern split from the diagonal street. The arrow pointing down to the left is correct—a rare usage of a downward diagonal arrow.

Timothy Reichard 4/27/02

Here is another view of the intersection, from the next street to the right. PA 487 southbound joins PA 42 here.

Timothy Reichard 4/27/02

The view shown here is from PA 42 southbound.

Timothy Reichard 4/27/02

Taking the diagonal street toward the south, the confirmation shields are posted here on the sidewalk.

Timothy Reichard 4/27/02

Less than a mile to the south, the two routes split and separately ascend a hill.

Timothy Reichard 4/27/02

Here is a closer view of the two uphill roads. PA 42's next stop is Centralia, the abandoned coal fire town. PA 487 heads to Knoebel's Amusement Resort. Both routes end at PA 61 to the south.

Timothy Reichard 4/27/02

PA 42 and PA 487 are signed separately along PA 487 northbound at the southern split. PA 487 descends the steep hill, curves to meet PA 42 at a sharp angle, and meets a stop sign.

Timothy Reichard 4/27/02

Here is a closer view of the intersection, complete with PA 487 signs visible to both routes.

Terraserver Imagery

• 1969 Topo. · PA 42/PA 487 duplex
• 1987 Topo. · PA 42/PA 487 duplex
• 1999 Aerial · PA 42/PA 487 northern split
• 1999 Aerial · PA 42/PA 487 southern split

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