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Severe Storm Update — Manheim Township (July 7, 2026, 2:00 p.m.)

Additional roadways are being reopened; several intersections remain dark and utility crews continue restoration work.

Published Jul 7, 2026, 2:17 PM EDT | Lehigh Crimewatch

Update as of 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2026: Additional roadways in Manheim Township are in the final stages of reopening, down from yesterday’s 32 closed roadways. Several intersections remain without functioning traffic signals — including Fruitville Pike at Petersburg Road; Fruitville Pike at Buch Avenue; Oregon Pike at Jake Landis Road; Oregon Pike at East Roseville Road; Oregon Pike at Butler Avenue; Oregon Pike at Chester Road (on flash); and Harrisburg Pike at Crossings Boulevard — and should be treated as four-way stops per the PA Vehicle Code. PPL reports it expects 95% of outages repaired by Tuesday 11:00 p.m. and 100% by Wednesday 11:00 p.m.; the municipal office and some facilities remain closed while the library, the Compost Park (free to residents through July 12), and Calvary Church provide charging, cooling and support; safety reminders urge caution around downed trees, wires and barricaded roadways; next update will be posted Tuesday evening.