Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) updated drivers on the rehabilitation work at the Mifflin County Veterans Memorial Bridge that spans the Juniata River along Route 103 in Lewistown Borough and Granville Township. This work will improve the ride quality over the bridge, extend its service life, and improve its overall condition rating from fair to good.
Traffic signals have been set to flash and flaggers in the roadway have provided traffic control at intersections around the clock since early March while the contractor works to replace the structure’s bridge bearings. Most of this work takes place underneath the structure and is not visible when crossing the bridge. PennDOT expects work to continue in this fashion for another week and thanks drivers for their continued patience.
Once the contractor finishes replacing the first set of bearings, flagging operations will cease for approximately one to two weeks while it resets the jacking system. The flaggers will return at the end of March or early in April so the contractor can replace the second set of bridge bearings. PennDOT expects work on that set to take approximately two weeks, but all construction schedules are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Upon completion of this project, PennDOT does not anticipate a need for additional work on this structure in the next 15 to 20 years.
While the work is in progress, pedestrians are urged to stay clear of the overhead work area near the Victory Park Mural. Drivers are also reminded to exercise caution in all work zones, obey posted speed limits and always buckle up.
Work on this project began in 2025. During construction, PennDOT encountered conditions that warranted more extensive repairs than originally anticipated.
In total, four bridges will see work as part of this contract. Work on a Route 4001 bridge in Clinton County started earlier this construction season. Two others in Juniata County will also see work later this construction season. Rylind Construction Company, Inc. of Muncy, PA, is the contractor on this $5 million contract.
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