A $5.8 million project to replace the bridge that carries Dunham Road over Cussewago Creek in Vernon Township, Crawford County is scheduled to start the week of March 16, 2026.
The project will include replacing the existing steel bridge, and reconstruction of the roadway on each side of the structure. Work will also include an adjustment to the intersection of Dunham Road (Route 2029) and Ashbury Manor Drive, as well as updated guide rail and line painting.
Construction is expected to begin March 16, 2026, weather permitting, and is expected to be completed by October 2026.
One lane of the bridge will remain open throughout the project and traffic will be controlled through a temporary signal. Motorists may also encounter lane restrictions with traffic controlled by flaggers.
A detour for Old Dunham Road will be required during construction and is expected to be in place for approximately seven months. The proposed 0.4-mile detour route will be posted using Turner Road and Turner Alley.
A partial causeway will be used during demolition and construction. The Cussewago Creek water trail will be temporarily affected during construction. The creek will be closed to boaters during construction of the new bridge and Aids-to-Navigation (ATON) signs will be posted.
The existing bridge was built in 1950. It is rated in poor condition. Approximately 2,800 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.
The contractor is Mekis Construction of Fenelton, PA. The contract cost is $5,836,904.82, which is to be paid entirely with federal funds.
Information on the Dunham Road Bridge Replacement Project is available online at www.pa.gov/DOTDistrict1 under the View District 1 Projects located at the top of the webpage.
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.
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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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