Work will begin next week to rehabilitate a 93-year-old bridge that carries Route 408 (Thompson Street) over Oil Creek in Hydetown Borough, Crawford County.
Work on the bridge, which is located between Patterson Road and Main Street, is expected to start April 17, 2023, weather permitting.
The project will replace the upper portion of the 192-foot bridge including the concrete deck, barriers, and beams, in addition to reconstructing roadway approaches. Work will also include improvements to drainage, guiderail, and pavement markings.
The project will require a 13.4-mile detour, which will be posted using Routes 8, 27, and 428. It is expected to be in place for the entirety of the project.
The new bridge is expected to be opened by October 2, 2023.
The existing bridge was built in 1930. It is classified as poor condition with a posted weight limit of 27 tons, combination 39 tons. Approximately 1,500 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.
The contractor is Clearwater Construction, Inc. of Mercer, PA. The contract cost is $1,978,150, which is to be paid entirely with state funds.
Information on the project is available online at www.penndot.pa.gov/district1 by clicking on the Construction Projects/Roadway link under the Resources heading, picking the Crawford County box then choosing the Route 408 Bridge Project.
This year PennDOT's Northwest Region excepts to do work on more than 100 projects. To see a full listing of all the anticipated work, check out the 2023 Construction Book located under the Resources tab online at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.
PennDOT urges motorists to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers. Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
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