 Route 287 begins at an interchange with westbound U.S. Route 220 in the Piatt Township community of Larrys Creek . The route heads north , following a former plank road through the rural areas to the west of Williamsport . After a while , the roadway becomes moderately developed , following residential houses for a short distance . The route enters the community of <unk> , where the route turns to the northwest through a line of forests . Route 287 intersects with Zinck Road , where the roadway becomes highly developed , following the route past residential homes and a large factory . The route crosses through a small patch of forests and enters Mifflin Township , where it intersects with Pennsylvania Route 973 . Route 973 becomes concurrent with Route 287 here , entering the community of Salladasburg , where the two highways fork . Route 287 continues northward on the right @-@ of @-@ way , while Route 973 heads to the northeast along Main Street . At an intersection with <unk> Street , a connector to Route 973 , Route 287 turns to the northwest and leaves Salladasburg . 
