LAWRENCE COUNTY — The Lawrence County Highway Department has announced scheduled road work that will require temporary closures and access restrictions on two local roads this week.
Superintendent Brian D. Sowder issued notices regarding paving operations along North South Poor Farm Road on Tuesday, followed by culvert replacement projects on Twin Ponds Road on Wednesday and Thursday.
North South Poor Farm Road Paving (Tuesday, Oct. 20)
Crews are scheduled to pave North South Poor Farm Road, stretching from Tunnelton Road to Hidden Acres Drive, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
- Time: Operations will begin between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., with completion expected by the afternoon.
- Access & Safety Restrictions: Due to safety concerns, full access to the road will be closed during active paving operations. Heavy equipment and trucks will be frequently entering and exiting at access points. Drivers in the vicinity are urged to exercise extreme caution and watch for road work signs and flaggers.
Twin Ponds Road Culvert Replacements (Wednesday, Oct. 21 – Thursday, Oct. 22)
Following the paving project, crews will shift focus to replacing several culverts along Twin Ponds Road on Wednesday, October 21, and Thursday, October 22, 2026.
- Time: The road will undergo daily closures from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on both days.
- Access Restrictions: Twin Ponds Road will be closed directly at the construction points. Residents living along the road will still be able to access their properties up to the active construction site.
County highway officials advise residents to plan alternative routes where necessary and allow extra travel time during construction hours.
