The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to an online plans display for a project to preserve the bridge that carries Wildman Road (Route 1004) over Townley Run in Greenfield Township, Erie County.
The bridge is located on Wildman Road approximately two miles west of the intersection with Route 89.
The project includes deck repairs, modifications to the barriers, and rock placement at the abutments. Work will also include updated roadway approaches and shoulder backups.
Work is expected to occur during the 2024 construction season and will take approximately one month.
A detour will be required during construction. The proposed 4.6-mile detour route will be posted using New Road, Route 430, and Williams Road.
The existing bridge was built in 1942 and is rated in fair condition. Approximately 300 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.
This project is funded at least in part by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). In 2023 alone, the BIL is bringing approximately $23.7 million in additional funding to the northwest region to be allocated by the department and its local Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organization (MPO/RPO) partners. In the northwest region, the planning partners are the Erie Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the Shenango Valley MPO, and the Northwest Rural Planning Organization (RPO), for projects in Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties.
The information on the Wildman Road Bridge Project, including a handout, digital plans, and an online comment form, is also available online. The page will remain active until May 18, 2023 and can be accessed by visiting the PennDOT District 1 website, www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.
Those unable to access the information online may give feedback by contacting PennDOT Project Manager Matthew Antrilli at mantrilli@pa.gov or 814-678-7169.
The purpose of the virtual public online plans display is to introduce the project and receive public input regarding any questions or concerns with the project. It is also an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the project's potential effect upon Cultural Resources pursuant to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's 36 CFR Part 800 regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
The project documents will be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, contact Matt Antrilli PennDOT Project Manager at mantrilli@pa.gov or 814-678-7169.
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891 or 800-468-4201.
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