Pittsburgh, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing steel erection on the Route 18 Frankfort Road Bridge replacement project in Potter Township, Beaver County will begin Monday, April 13 weather permitting.
Short-term traffic stoppages of 15 minutes or less will for steel girder placement will occur as needed from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the following days:
- Monday, April 13
- Wednesday, April 15
- Monday, April 20
The existing bridge over Raccoon Creek will maintain traffic while the new structure and roadway realignment are constructed on this $25.27 million replacement project. A reduced duration detour will be utilized to allow crews to complete the roadway tie-ins towards the end of the project. The project also includes a sidewalk and aesthetic architectural surface treatments on the bridge. The overall project is anticipated to conclude in the fall of 2027.
Please use caution if traveling in the area.
Drivers 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 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Steve Cowan, 412-429-5010
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