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Detours set up after train derailment closes roads

A train derailment in Hyndman, Bedford County has caused some road closures in the area. 

Motorists are advised that Route 96 has been closed from the Maryland State Line to the intersection of Brant Hollow Road in Harrison Township, Bedford County and Route 3004 (Gooseberry Road/Church Street) has been closed from the Somerset County line to the intersection of Route 96 in Bedford County.

Route 2019 in Somerset County has been closed from the Bedford County line to the intersection of Route 31 (Glades Pike). 

 

A local detour has been established in the area. Motorists traveling Route 96 can utilize Market Street to North Third Avenue to get around the area. Route 2019 (Glen Savage Road) in Somerset County becomes Route 3004 (Gooseberry Road/Church Street) at the Bedford County Line. Traffic on Route 2019 (Glen Savage Road) is being detoured East and West on Route 31 in Somerset County.

 

The roadways will reopen when the incident allows.