Railroad crossing work will temporarily close part of Branchton Road in Slippery Rock Township from Nov. 11 to 18.

The state Department of Transportation announced the closure between the intersections of Route 8 and New Hope Road, which will occur as Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad performs the crossing work.

PennDOT provided potential detour routes for motorists affected by the closure. On the east side of the railroad tracks, motorists can travel east on Branchton Road and turn north onto Route 308 to Clintonville. Travel to Clintonville, then turn left on Route 208 to Barkeyville. Motorists can then turn left onto Route 8 and continue south into Butler County and reach Brachton Road.

Motorists on the west side of the railroad tracks can travel north on Route 8 into Venango County, before turning right onto Route 208 in Barkeyville and continuing to Clintonville. Turning right onto Route 308 from there will take motorists to Brachton Road.