Pennsylvania Route 216
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| Length: | 25.960 mi (41.779 km) | |||
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 PA 116 near Hanover
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 PA 516 in Sticks PA 616 in Glen Rock I-83 near Loganville
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 PA 24 in Winterstown
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| Counties: | York | |||
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Pennsylvania Route 216 (PA 216) is a 26-mile-long (42 km) state highway located in York County, Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 116 near Hanover. The eastern terminus is at PA 24 in Winterstown. PA 216 is a two-lane undivided road that passes through rural areas in southern York County, serving Sticks and Glen Rock. The route intersects PA 516 in Sticks, PA 616 in Glen Rock, and Interstate 83 (I-83) near Loganville.
PA 216 was designated in 1928 between PA 116 near Hanover and U.S. Route 30 (US 30) west of York, heading east to Glen Rock before it turned north and continued to US 30. In 1930, PA 216 was realigned to head east from Glen Rock to US 111 (Susquehanna Trail) south of Loganville, with PA 616 replacing the portion of the route between Glen Rock and US 30. The route was extended east to an interchange with I-83/US 111 in 1960 and to PA 24 in Winterstown in the 1960s.
PA 216 begins at an intersection with PA 116 in Penn Township, heading southeast on two-lane undivided Blooming Grove Road. The road passes residential subdivisions in the community of Blooming Grove, turning east into a mix of homes and woods. The route continues into forested areas of Codorus State Park and turns southeast to cross Lake Marburg into West Manheim Township before entering Manheim Township a short distance later. PA 216 curves east and crosses a couple arms of Lake Marburg before turning south through more forest. The route leaves the state park and passes through more hilly wooded areas with a few small farms and residences, making a sharp curve to the east. The road turns north and ascends a forested hill, making a bend to the southeast. PA 216 crosses the East Branch Codorus Creek into Codorus Township and passes through Brodbecks, where it crosses CSX's Hanover Subdivision railroad line. The road passes through more forests and runs a short distance to the east of the railroad tracks, reaching the residential community of Glenville. Here, the route heads southeast away from the railroad tracks and runs through woodland with some farms and homes. PA 216 curves east and intersects PA 516, becoming Sticks Road at this point. The road turns northeast into more hilly agricultural surroundings with a few areas of woods and residences, passing through Pierceville. The route passes through more areas of farms, woodland, and homes, crossing the Centerville Creek into Shrewsbury Township. Farther northeast, PA 216 heads into the borough of Glen Rock and becomes Manchester Street, entering residential areas. The road turns north and intersects PA 616.
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