Montoursville, PA – Drivers are advised that a portion of Wyalusing New Albany Road (Route 2010) is closed in both directions between Route 187 in Terry Township and Route 6 in Wyalusing Township, Bradford County, due to a vehicle striking the Wyalusing Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River.
A detour using Route 187 and Route 6 remains in place.
On Tuesday, March 24, a tractor trailer hauling an excavator struck several members of the steel truss bridge. As a result, the bridge was closed and an in-depth inspection is currently underway, after which a repair plan will be developed. It is currently anticipated the bridge will be closed for several months to make the needed repairs. It will be reopened after repairs are completed.
PennDOT and industry partners are meeting this week to continue inspecting the bridge and discuss preliminary repair plans and material needs. Updates will be provided when more information becomes available.
PennDOT reminds drivers to "Check Your Height, Know It's Right". Drivers are responsible for knowing the height of their vehicle - whether a personal vehicle or a rented one - and observing and complying with posted bridge heights. Using the “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” tool, drivers can avoid hitting bridges with vehicles. According to PennDOT data, in the 10 years between 2013 and 2023, there were more than 600 bridge strikes to bridges or other overhead structures in PA.
Built in 1942, the Wyalusing River Bridge has carried Wyalusing New Albany Road over the Susquehanna River, connecting Wyalusing and Terry townships for nearly 80 years. This four-span steel truss bridge is nearly 1,500 feet in length, has a reinforced concrete bridge deck, and has a vertical clearance of 14.89 feet. With an average daily traffic county of more than 5,500 vehicles, this bridge is an essential traffic corridor in the region. The bridge was last reconditioned in 1993 to prolong the life of the structure.
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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