Indiana, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 10 is announcing an extension of the closure of the Briar Hill Bridge on Route 3017 (Freeport Road) in East Franklin Township, Armstrong County.
The bridge was originally scheduled to open on July 17 but due to additional repair work it will be extended to July 25.
To detour from West Kittanning, motorists will travel Route 28 Southbound to Exit 18: Route 128/Slate Lick/Northpointe. Turn onto Route 128/Freeport Road and continue onto Route 3017 (Freeport Road). Travelling northbound, motorists will take Route 28 to Exit 19: Route 422/Butler/West Kittanning then use the Route 422 ramp to Route 268/Franklin Hill Road; turn onto Route 3017 (Freeport Road).
Detour signs will be posted along the routes.
Contractor, Walsh Infrastructure Management will be completing this project anticipated to be completed by July 25, 2025.
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