Pennsylvania Route 747

Pennsylvania Route 747 is a short state highway located entirely within Lancaster County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Running for approximately nine miles, it serves as a connector between the Susquehanna River corridor and the major commercial corridors near the city of Lancaster. The route provides a vital link for local traffic between Manor Township and East Hempfield Township.

Route description

Beginning at an intersection with PA 441 in Manor Township, the route heads north, initially as a two-lane undivided road known as Centerville Road. It passes through a mix of agricultural land and residential development, crossing the Little Conestoga Creek and providing access to the Oregon Dairy complex. The roadway gradually becomes more commercial as it approaches the borough of Millersville, where it is known as Millersville Road. After passing the campus of Millersville University, the route continues north into East Hempfield Township. Here, it widens and becomes a major arterial road, passing numerous shopping centers and businesses before reaching its northern terminus. The route ends at a complex interchange with PA 283 and U.S. Route 30 (the Lincoln Highway), a major commercial hub near Lancaster.

Major intersections

The entire route is in Lancaster County. {| class="wikitable" |- ! Location ! mi ! km ! Destinations ! Notes |- | Manor Township | 0.000 | 0.000 | (Blue Rock Road) – Washington Boro, Marietta | Southern terminus |- | East Hempfield Township | 8.959 | 14.410 | – Lancaster, York, Harrisburg | Northern terminus; interchange |- | colspan=5 | |}

History

The roadway that would become PA 747 was originally a local road connecting the communities along the Susquehanna River to Lancaster. With the construction of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and later PA 283 in the mid-20th century, the corridor gained importance for regional access. The route was officially designated by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in 1963, aligning with a period of significant suburban growth around Lancaster. Its designation helped formalize its role as a key connector between the river towns and the expanding commercial developments along the Lincoln Highway and the Harrisburg-to-Lancaster corridor. The northern terminus interchange with PA 283 and U.S. Route 30 was significantly upgraded in the late 20th century to handle increasing traffic volumes to and from the Park City Center shopping mall and other major retail destinations.

See also

* Pennsylvania Department of Transportation * List of state highways in Pennsylvania * Transportation in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Category:State highways in Pennsylvania Category:Transportation in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania