Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that an emergency bridge repair is set to begin this week on Mountain Road (Route 2021) and Interstate 80 eastbound in Mifflin Township, Columbia County. The bridge, which carries Mountain Road over the Interstate was struck and damaged by an oversize load traveling eastbound on Interstate 80 on June 19.
Starting on Monday, September 15, 2025, the contractor, Clearwater Construction, will begin emergency repairs to the structure. Work includes removal of one damaged beam, installation of a new beam, and installation of deck forms. Additional work includes milling and paving of damaged portion of Mountain Road and the damaged portions of Interstate 80 eastbound.
Traffic Impacts
- Mountain Road (Route 2021 / T-722) traffic can expect the road to remain a single lane controlled with a barrier and stop signs at either end.
- Interstate 80 eastbound traffic can expect alternating single lane between mile marker 245 and 247 while work is being performed. Work will be performed Sundays through Mondays between the hours of 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Clearwater Construction is the prime contractor for this $734,793 emergency bridge repair. Work is anticipated to be complete in November 2025, weather permitting.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone.
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 warning. 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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