Pennsylvania Route 696
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Pennsylvania Route 696 is an 16 miles (25.7 km) long state highway
located in Franklin
and Cumberland
counties in Pennsylvania
. The southern terminus is at PA 997
in Greene Township
. The northern terminus is at PA 997 in Hopewell Township
.
a short distance to the east of I-81
in Greene Township
, Franklin County
, heading north on two-lane undivided Olde Scotland Road. A short distance later, the route comes to a pair of ramps providing access to and from the northbound lanes of I-81. The road continues immediately to the east of I-81 as it heads into agricultural areas, turning northeast away from the interstate. PA 696 runs through more open farmland with a few homes, crossing into Southampton Township
. In this area, the road turns north again and comes to a full interchange with I-81. Past this interchange, the route turns northeast again and runs through more rural areas with some residential and commercial development, running a short distance to the east of a Norfolk Southern railroad line.
and curves east, making a turn north onto South Fayette Street. The route briefly becomes the border between Shippensburg Township to the west and Shippensburg
to the east before fully entering Shippensburg Township again, crossing under the Norfolk Southern line and crossing Middle Spring Creek and heading back into Southampton Township, Franklin County. The road runs through commercial areas, heading into Shippensburg before crossing back into Cumberland County and passing under another Norfolk Southern railroad line. PA 696 passes a few homes before entering the commercial downtown of Shippensburg, turning east to form a concurrency
with US 11
/PA 533
on West King Street. PA 696 splits from US 11/PA 533 by turning north onto North Earl Street and heading past homes. The route heads back into Shippensburg Township and passes between residential areas to the west and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
to the east, briefly gaining a center left-turn lane before near the York Drive intersection before becoming a two-lane road again. The road turns northwest and heads into Southampton Township
, becoming Newburg Road as it enters agricultural areas with some woods and housing developments, curving north again. PA 696 enters more rural areas as it heads farther north, crossing into Hopewell Township
. In this area, the route becomes Shippensburg Road as it passes through more farmland with some woods and homes. The road crosses the Conodoguinet Creek
and curves northwest, heading into Newburg
and becoming South Water Street, passing homes. PA 696 curves north and turns west to follow PA 641
for a block on West Main Street. The route splits from PA 997 by turning northwest onto North Mountain Street. The road heads back into Hopewell Township and becomes Turnpike Road, passing through agricultural areas with a few homes. PA 696 continues northwest to its northern terminus at another intersection with PA 997.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
located in Franklin
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 129,313 people, 50,633 households, and 36,405 families residing in the county. The population density was 168 people per square mile . There were 53,803 housing units at an average density of 70 per square mile...
and Cumberland
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Cumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and is one of three counties comprising the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 235,406.-History:...
counties in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The southern terminus is at PA 997
Pennsylvania Route 997
Pennsylvania Route 997 is a route in Franklin and Cumberland Counties. The route begins at the Maryland state line south of Waynesboro and ends at Pennsylvania Route 233 in McCrea. The route was originally signed in 1928 from Waynesboro to Pennsylvania Route 433. Both termini, however, have been...
in Greene Township
Greene Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Greene Township is a township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 12,284 at the 2000 census. Part of Caledonia State Park is in Greene Township.-Geography:...
. The northern terminus is at PA 997 in Hopewell Township
Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Hopewell Township is a township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,096 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
.
Franklin County
PA 696 begins at an intersection with PA 997Pennsylvania Route 997
Pennsylvania Route 997 is a route in Franklin and Cumberland Counties. The route begins at the Maryland state line south of Waynesboro and ends at Pennsylvania Route 233 in McCrea. The route was originally signed in 1928 from Waynesboro to Pennsylvania Route 433. Both termini, however, have been...
a short distance to the east of I-81
Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania
Interstate 81 is an long north–south Interstate Highway, stretching from Dandridge, Tennessee to Fisher's Landing, New York at the US/Canadian border...
in Greene Township
Greene Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Greene Township is a township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 12,284 at the 2000 census. Part of Caledonia State Park is in Greene Township.-Geography:...
, Franklin County
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 129,313 people, 50,633 households, and 36,405 families residing in the county. The population density was 168 people per square mile . There were 53,803 housing units at an average density of 70 per square mile...
, heading north on two-lane undivided Olde Scotland Road. A short distance later, the route comes to a pair of ramps providing access to and from the northbound lanes of I-81. The road continues immediately to the east of I-81 as it heads into agricultural areas, turning northeast away from the interstate. PA 696 runs through more open farmland with a few homes, crossing into Southampton Township
Southampton Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Southampton Township is a township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,138 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
. In this area, the road turns north again and comes to a full interchange with I-81. Past this interchange, the route turns northeast again and runs through more rural areas with some residential and commercial development, running a short distance to the east of a Norfolk Southern railroad line.
Cumberland County
PA 696 crosses into Shippensburg Township in Cumberland CountyCumberland County, Pennsylvania
Cumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and is one of three counties comprising the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 235,406.-History:...
and curves east, making a turn north onto South Fayette Street. The route briefly becomes the border between Shippensburg Township to the west and Shippensburg
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Shippensburg is a borough in Cumberland and Franklin counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Settled in 1730, Shippensburg lies in the Cumberland Valley, 41 miles west-southwest of Harrisburg, and is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 1900, 3,228 people...
to the east before fully entering Shippensburg Township again, crossing under the Norfolk Southern line and crossing Middle Spring Creek and heading back into Southampton Township, Franklin County. The road runs through commercial areas, heading into Shippensburg before crossing back into Cumberland County and passing under another Norfolk Southern railroad line. PA 696 passes a few homes before entering the commercial downtown of Shippensburg, turning east to form a concurrency
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
with US 11
U.S. Route 11 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 11 roughly parallels Interstate 81 in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It serves Harrisburg and Scranton. Between those two cities, US 11 follows the Susquehanna River, while I-81 follows a shorter route over the mountains.-Route description:...
/PA 533
Pennsylvania Route 533
Pennsylvania Route 533 is an long state highway located in Franklin and Cumberland counties in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at Mountain Road in Letterkenny Township...
on West King Street. PA 696 splits from US 11/PA 533 by turning north onto North Earl Street and heading past homes. The route heads back into Shippensburg Township and passes between residential areas to the west and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, commonly known as Ship, or SU, is a public university located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, 40 miles west-southwest of Harrisburg...
to the east, briefly gaining a center left-turn lane before near the York Drive intersection before becoming a two-lane road again. The road turns northwest and heads into Southampton Township
Southampton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Southampton Township is a township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,787 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
, becoming Newburg Road as it enters agricultural areas with some woods and housing developments, curving north again. PA 696 enters more rural areas as it heads farther north, crossing into Hopewell Township
Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Hopewell Township is a township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,096 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
. In this area, the route becomes Shippensburg Road as it passes through more farmland with some woods and homes. The road crosses the Conodoguinet Creek
Conodoguinet Creek
Conodoguinet Creek is a tributary of the Susquehanna River in south central Pennsylvania in the United States. The name is Native American, and means "A Long Way with Many Bends".Conodoguinet Creek joins the Susquehanna River upstream of Harrisburg....
and curves northwest, heading into Newburg
Newburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Newburg is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 372 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Newburg is located at ....
and becoming South Water Street, passing homes. PA 696 curves north and turns west to follow PA 641
Pennsylvania Route 641
Pennsylvania Route 641 ' is a state route located in Central Pennsylvania in the United States. The route is long from U.S. Route 522 in Shade Gap to U.S. Route 11 and U.S. Route 15 in Camp Hill...
for a block on West Main Street. The route splits from PA 997 by turning northwest onto North Mountain Street. The road heads back into Hopewell Township and becomes Turnpike Road, passing through agricultural areas with a few homes. PA 696 continues northwest to its northern terminus at another intersection with PA 997.