The Massasauga rattlesnake

Depending on who you listen to, the Massasauga rattlesnake (aka Sistrurus Catenatus) may be an inhabitant of Cranberry Township. Or it may not. That question may hold up a road project for a year or more and cost the citizens $10,000. More from KDKA including video.

A road construction project in Butler County is on hold because of rattlesnakes that no one has seen in years.

Work on Route 19 in Cranberry could be delayed for at least a year while the state looks for the Mississauga rattlesnake.

The state told Cranberry Township officials to survey the area for the creatures.

It can cost up to $10,000 for each search.

Officials say the snake has not made an appearance in Cranberry Township.

The Fish and Boat Commission was unavailable for comment.