Indiana, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a lane restriction will begin today along Route 68/East Jefferson Street for the Karns Crossing Bridge Project in Summit and Butler townships, Butler County.
A single-lane traffic restriction with flaggers will occur on Route 68/East Jefferson Street from Eau Clair Street to Route 38/Oneida Valley Road beginning today, as crews start excavation work for a temporary Route 68/East Jefferson Street roadway. The lane closure will be in effect weekdays 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Work is expected to last until August 15.
Motorists should expect delays and use caution in the area.
Contractor, Swank Construction Company, New Kensington, PA, will be completing this $64.8 million bridge replacement project, estimated to be completed in spring 2028.
The Karns Crossing Bridge project will replace two separate structures - the bridge itself that carries Route 68 over the railroad lines and the adjacent arch culvert over the Connoquenessing Creek. It also includes traffic safety and capacity improvements at the Route 68/Delwood Road intersection and the Route 68/US 422 eastbound on-ramp intersection.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Tina Gibbs at 724-357-2829 or chgibbs@pa.gov.