Detour Expected to Begin April 6, 2026
A $6.9 million project to replace the bridge that carries Route 6 over French Creek in Woodcock and Hayfield townships, Crawford County is scheduled to get underway the week of March 23, 2026.
The bridge is located between the intersection with the Morris Road and the intersection with Black Road, approximately 2 miles southwest of Saegertown.
The project is to remove and replace the existing metal truss bridge, including the pier, with a new concrete structure. Work will also include milling and paving the roadway on each side of the bridge, and updated roadway painting, guide rail, and drainage.
Major construction is expected to begin April 6, 2026, weather permitting, and is expected to be completed by December 2026.
The project will require a vehicle detour, which will be posted using Interstate 79 and Route 198. It is expected to be in place from April 6, 2026, through October 23, 2026.
As Route 6 is a Pennsylvania designated bike route, a detour for cyclists will also be posted using Route 198, Park Avenue Extension (Route 1001), and East Cole Road.
The existing truss bridge was built in 1937. It is rated in poor condition. Approximately 7,100 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.
The contractor is Palo Construction of Clarion PA. The contract cost is $6,933,024, which is to be paid entirely with state funds.
This is the second truss bridge in this section of Route 6 to be replaced. The bridge located just south of Saegertown was replaced in 2025.
Information on the Route 6 Bridge Replacement Projects 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.
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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