Pennsylvania Route 153
State highway in Pennsylvania, US
Pennsylvania Route 153 (PA 153) is a 48.7-mile-long (78.4 km) state highway located in Clearfield and Elk counties in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at PA 253/PA 453 near Viola. The northern terminus is at U.S. Route 219 (US 219) near Brockport.
Route description
PA 153 begins at an intersection with PA 253/PA 453 in the community of Viola in Gulich Township, Clearfield County, heading northeast on two-lane undivided Ginter Morann Highway. The road heads through forests before continuing through a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes, passing through Ginter and Morann. The route continues into Woodward Township and becomes Morann Avenue, turning north through wooded areas with some fields and homes, passing to the east of State Correctional Institution – Houtzdale. PA 153 enters the borough of Houtzdale and becomes Brisbin Street, passing homes and coming to an intersection with PA 53. From here, the road passes a few businesses before running through more residential areas. The route passes through a small wooded area of Woodward Township before crossing into the borough of Brisbin and becoming Teutonic Avenue, passing more homes and heading northeast. PA 153 turns northwest onto Swoop Street and is lined with more residences.
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