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    Bridge Restoration Project Continues on Route 44 in Lycoming County

    May 01, 2026

    Montoursville, PA – A bridge restoration project continues on Route 44 over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Nippenose Township and Jersey Shore Borough, Lycoming County.

    The week of May 4, the contractor, Spartan Contracting, LLC, will begin constructing a work platform in preparation for upcoming painting and steel repairs to the bridge. Drivers can expect single lane restrictions with flagging during daylight hours during this work.

    Traffic Impacts and Restrictions

    • Traffic signals at the intersection of Route 44 and Main Street (Route 3003) will be placed in flashing mode and traffic will be maintained by flaggers during daylight hours.
    • On Thursday, May 7, a 13’6” height restriction will be implemented on the river bridge and will remain through the duration of the project.
    • On Monday, June 1, a 10’ width restriction will be implemented on the river bridge and will remain throughout the duration of the project.

    Spartan Contracting, LLC., is the prime contractor for this $3.1 million bridge restoration project. Work on the project includes steel repairs and painting. Work on the project is anticipated to be completed in the fall of 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.

    Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.pa.gov/DOTprojects. Subscribe to PennDOT news and find transportation results in Tioga, Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Union, Snyder, Northumberland, Montour, and Columbia counties at www.pa.gov/DOTdistrict3.

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    MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Baker and Kim Smith at ra-pdd03crc@pa.gov

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