Expect heavy traffic congestion in parts of Ferguson Township during Ag Progress Days
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- Ferguson Township Police expect major congestion during Ag Progress Days, Aug. 12–14.
- Closures on Nixon Road and delays on state Routes 26, 45 and West Whitehall Road anticipated.
- Event features 400+ exhibitors, government sessions and ag industry updates.
The Ferguson Township Police Department is warning people about “significant traffic congestion” expected around Rock Springs this week during Penn State’s Ag Progress Days.
Between Aug. 12-14, traffic congestion along West College Avenue (state Route 26), Pine Grove Road (state Route 45) and West Whitehall Road is expected, especially during peak commuting hours, the police department wrote in a news release. They encourage motorists to allow extra travel time, expect delays and consider alternative routes when possible.
Nixon Road between West Whitehall Road and Pine Grove Road will be closed from 3-7 p.m. daily, as well. Access from West Whitehall Road will only be for local residents.
The department will have extra personnel on duty to help with traffic flow, but some delays will be unavoidable.
“Motorists are advised to plan ahead, allow extra time for their commutes, or, if possible, avoid the area entirely,” the department said.
Ag Progress Days is hosted by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and highlights educational programs, current research and innovations in ag equipment and technology. It is Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural exposition and has over 400 exhibitors from the United States and Canada.
The three-day expo is planned for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 12, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 13 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14, at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center, 2710 W. Pine Grove Road, Pennsylvania Furnace.
Special presentations during Ag Progress Days includes:
- Town hall session with College of Ag Sciences Dean Troy Ott and Pennsylvania Ag Secretary Russell Redding at 10 a.m Aug. 12 in the Red Barn Annex (and via Zoom)
- PA Agriculture Conservation Stewardship Certification Program Announcement at noon Aug. 12 in the Red Barn Annex
- Town hall on balancing wildlife and agriculture at 3 p.m. Aug. 12 in the Red Barn Annex
- Joint informational meeting of the House and Senate agriculture and rural affairs committees at 10 a.m. Aug. 13 in the Red Barn Annex
- Seminar by Penn State Small Business Development Center on starting your own agritourism journey at 1 p.m. Aug. 13 in the Red Barn Annex
- Federal updates and Q&A session from Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Howard, at 2 p.m. Aug. 13 in the College Exhibits Building Theatre Area
- PDA Century Farm Awards Ceremony to recognize farms celebrating 100 years in 2025 at 10 a.m. Aug. 14 in the Family Learning Center
The event schedule and official program can be found online at agsci.psu.edu/apd/events.
Parking and admission are free.
This story was originally published August 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM.
