Work will begin soon to rehabilitate the bridge that carries Route 36 over Hunter Run in Tionesta Township, Forest County.
Work on the bridge, which is located just north of the Route 62 bridge that enters Tionesta Borough, is expected to begin Monday, August 28, 2023, weather permitting.
The project will include the stabilization of the existing wingwalls, reinforcement of the bank along Hunter Run with large stone, and fish baffles, which alter the flow of the water to provide rest areas for migrating fish.
Motorists may encounter lane restrictions with traffic controlled by flaggers and should expect delays during active work hours.
The bridge work is expected to be completed in September 2023.
The existing bridge was built in 1959 and is classified as in poor condition. Approximately 1,600 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.
The contractor is Mekis Construction Corporation of Fenelton, PA. The contract cost is $362,730, which is to be paid entirely with state funds.
This year PennDOT's Northwest Region expects 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.
Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.
Information about infrastructure in District 1, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D1Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.
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Contact: Saxon Daugherty, 814-678-7095 or sadaughert@pa.gov
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