Pennsylvania Route 487 - History

History

Pennsylvania Route 487 was signed in 1928. In 1932, the road was paved from the community of Lopez to the border of Luzerne County. Originally, the southern terminus was in Red Rock, but in 1966, the southern terminus was moved to Elysburg. In 1967, the southern terminus was moved again, this time to its current location.

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