PA Route 865 | ||||
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Route information | ||||
Maintained by PennDOT | ||||
Length: | 19.1 mi (30.7 km) | |||
Major junctions | ||||
South end: | I-99 / US 220 in Bellwood | |||
US 220 Bus. in Bellwood PA 253 in Reade Township |
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North end: | PA 53 in Coalport | |||
Location | ||||
Counties: | Blair, Cambria, Clearfield | |||
Highway system | ||||
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Pennsylvania Route 865 (PA 865) is a 19.1-mile-long (30.7 km) state highway located in Blair, Cambria, and Clearfield Counties in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at I-99/US 220 in Bellwood. The northern terminus is at PA 53 in Coalport.
PA 865 begins at an interchange with I-99/US 220 in Antis Township, Blair County, heading west on Old U.S. 220, a two-lane divided highway. The road runs through wooded areas and crosses Little Juniata River, coming to an intersection with US 220 Business. Past this intersection, the route becomes two-lane undivided Campbells Lane and passes homes and a few businesses, heading into Bellwood. Here, PA 865 becomes East Logan Street and heads west-northwest past residences, turning west and passing over Norfolk Southern's Pittsburgh Line. The route turns northwest onto North Tuckahoe Street and runs past more homes along with a few commercial establishments. The road heads back into Antis Township and continues through rural residential areas, passing through Roots Crossing. PA 865 passes a few forested fields before passing Bellwood Reservoir and heading into densely forested areas, turning to the north.