Montoursville, PA – A bridge restoration project will begin next week on Route 44 over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Nippenose Township and Jersey Shore Borough, Lycoming County.
Starting on Monday, April 27, the contractor, Spartan Contracting, LLC, will begin mobilizing equipment and materials in preparation for upcoming work to restore the bridge. Drivers can expect single lane restrictions with flagging during daylight hours.
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 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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