Work next week includes tree removal, clearing and grubbing; replacement next year
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that preliminary work related to the replacement of a bridge on Route 34 in Menallen and Tyrone townships, Adams County, is scheduled to begin next week. The bridge spans an unnamed tributary to Opossum Creek between Center Mills Road (Route 4003) and Idaville Springs Road (Route 1020).
Weather permitting, work will begin Monday, July 21. The contractor will perform tree removal, clearing and grubbing during daylight hours. There will be lane restrictions with flaggers providing traffic control.
Motorists should be alert and drive with caution through the work zone.
This project consists of the replacement of a box culvert, minor approach work, guide rail updates, and other miscellaneous construction.
The bridge is expected to be closed for replacement next year. An update will be issued prior to the closure.
JVI Group, Inc., of York Springs, PA is the contractor on this $793,381 project. Work is expected to be completed by November 6, 2026.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Dave Thompson, 717-418-5018, dmthompson@pa.gov
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