Montoursville, PA – A bridge rehabilitation project is set to begin next week on Route 239 in Benton Borough, Columbia County. The bridge, which carries Route 239 over Fishing Creek, is located between Mill Street and Market Street.
On Tuesday, February 10, the contractor, Kinsley Construction, LLC., will begin rehabilitation work on northbound lane, which is the upstream portion of the structure. Drivers can expect a single lane condition controlled by temporary traffic signals for the duration of the project.
Kinsley Construction, LLC., is the prime contractor for this $4.5 million bridge rehabilitation project. Work includes removal of the existing bridge superstructure, installation of new bridge beams and bridge deck, sewer relocation, approach roadway work, construction of ADA ramps, paving, and line painting. Work on is anticipated to be complete in the fall 2026, weather permitting.
PennDOT urges motorists to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers. Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.
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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