Pennsylvania Route 980 is a north–south road located in Allegheny

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,223,348; making it the second most populous county in Pennsylvania, following Philadelphia County. The county seat is Pittsburgh...

 and Washington

Washington County, Pennsylvania

-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 152,534 registered voters in Washington County .* Democratic: 89,027 * Republican: 49,025 * Other Parties: 14,482...

 counties. The route is 17 miles (27.4 km) long and runs in southwest 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 highway begins at US 22 in North Fayette Township

North Fayette Township, Pennsylvania

North Fayette Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 13,934 at the 2010 census.-Geography:...

 and ends at PA 519

Pennsylvania Route 519

Pennsylvania Route 519 runs in a north–south route through central Washington County connecting the Glyde area of North Bethlehem Township at the southern terminus with the Hickory area of Mt...

 near Canonsburg

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Canonsburg is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, southwest of Pittsburgh. Canonsburg was laid out by Colonel John Canon in 1789 and incorporated in 1802....

. While on PA 980, it passes through the towns of McDonald

McDonald, Pennsylvania

McDonald is a borough in Allegheny and Washington counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, 18 miles southwest of Pittsburgh. In the past, manufactories of bottles, oil-well drilling tools, flour-mill products, etc., existed here. Oil and coal were and still are procured in the area...

, Venice, Canonsburg

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Canonsburg is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, southwest of Pittsburgh. Canonsburg was laid out by Colonel John Canon in 1789 and incorporated in 1802....

, and Hill Church. From Canonsburg

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Canonsburg is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, southwest of Pittsburgh. Canonsburg was laid out by Colonel John Canon in 1789 and incorporated in 1802....

 to US 22, PA 980 runs concurrently

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 BicyclePA Route A.

Route description

Pennsylvania Route 980 begins at US 22 in North Fayette Township

North Fayette Township, Pennsylvania

North Fayette Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 13,934 at the 2010 census.-Geography:...

. From North Fayette Township, it runs south to Venice where it meets PA 50

Pennsylvania Route 50

Pennsylvania Route 50 is a long state highway located in western Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 844 in the Independence Township community of Independence less than a mile from the West Virginia state line. The eastern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 60...

. Route 980 then turns southeast towards Canonsburg

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Canonsburg is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, southwest of Pittsburgh. Canonsburg was laid out by Colonel John Canon in 1789 and incorporated in 1802....

. While passing through Cannonsburg, the road intersects Weavertown Road, which provides access to Exit 45 of I-79. After passing through Canonsburg

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Canonsburg is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, southwest of Pittsburgh. Canonsburg was laid out by Colonel John Canon in 1789 and incorporated in 1802....

, Route 980 abruptly ends at PA 519

Pennsylvania Route 519

Pennsylvania Route 519 runs in a north–south route through central Washington County connecting the Glyde area of North Bethlehem Township at the southern terminus with the Hickory area of Mt...

.

History

PA 980 was signed in 1928. However, it wasn't until 1932 until it was paved from Imperial

Imperial, Pennsylvania

Imperial is a census-designated place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,541 at the 2010 census.The CDP is located in North Fayette and Findlay townships.-Geography:Imperial is located at ....

 to Carnot. In 1936, the route was moved from Imperial

Imperial, Pennsylvania

Imperial is a census-designated place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,541 at the 2010 census.The CDP is located in North Fayette and Findlay townships.-Geography:Imperial is located at ....

 to Carnot, to its current location. That route is now currently Pennsylvania Route 978

Pennsylvania Route 978

Pennsylvania Route 978, designated by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as State Route 978, is a long west–east state highway located in the southeast Pennsylvania counties of Allegheny and Washington. The southern terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 50 in the...

. In 1951, its northern terminus was moved from US 30, the Lincoln Highway

Lincoln Highway

The Lincoln Highway was the first road across the United States of America.Conceived and promoted by entrepreneur Carl G. Fisher, the Lincoln Highway spanned coast-to-coast from Times Square in New York City to Lincoln Park in San Francisco, originally through 13 states: New York, New Jersey,...

 in Clinton

Clinton, Pennsylvania

Clinton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Findlay Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It had a population of 434 at the 2010 census. Clinton has the ZIP code of 15026. The community is located adjacent to the Pittsburgh International Airport....

 to the William Penn Highway

William Penn Highway

The William Penn Highway was an auto trail in the United States, generally running from Pittsburgh east to New York City. It served as the eastern end of the Pikes Peak Ocean-to-Ocean Highway. The William Penn Highway Association of Pennsylvania was organized March 27, 1916 to promote a road...

. In 1965, its northern terminus was moved from the William Penn Highway

William Penn Highway

The William Penn Highway was an auto trail in the United States, generally running from Pittsburgh east to New York City. It served as the eastern end of the Pikes Peak Ocean-to-Ocean Highway. The William Penn Highway Association of Pennsylvania was organized March 27, 1916 to promote a road...

 to its current location at the junction with US 22.

Major intersections

County	Location	Mile	Destinations	Notes
Allegheny Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Allegheny County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,223,348; making it the second most populous county in Pennsylvania, following Philadelphia County. The county seat is Pittsburgh...	North Fayette Township North Fayette Township, Pennsylvania North Fayette Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 13,934 at the 2010 census.-Geography:...	0.0		Eastern terminus Begin PA 980
		0.1		Western Terminus
Washington Washington County, Pennsylvania -Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 152,534 registered voters in Washington County .* Democratic: 89,027 * Republican: 49,025 * Other Parties: 14,482...	Venice	9.7
	Canonsburg Canonsburg, Pennsylvania Canonsburg is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, southwest of Pittsburgh. Canonsburg was laid out by Colonel John Canon in 1789 and incorporated in 1802....	17.0		End PA 980

Other Names

• Washington Road
• Central Avenue
• Pike Street
• Adams Avenue
• First Street
• McDonald Street
• Lincoln Avenue
• Robinson Highway