Route 44 closed at crash scene north of Route 220 near Jersey Shore

Route 44 closed at crash scene north of Route 220 near Jersey Shore

Motorists in the Jersey Shore area are advised that Route 44 is currently closed approximately one-half mile north of Route 220 in Porter Township, Lycoming County, following a truck crash.

Both lanes of Route 44 are blocked where a tanker truck is overturned.

Traffic should detour via Routes 973, 287 and 220.

The closure is expected to be in effect until later tonight.