Route 116 (Fairfield Road) Bridge in Adams County is Open to Traffic

Bridge was closed last December for replacement

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the 116 (Fairfield Road) bridge spanning a tributary to Marsh Creek near Gettysburg in Adams County is open to traffic. The bridge, which is located between Knoxlyn Road (Route 3013) and Knoxlyn Ortanna Road (Route 3020) in Highland Township, was closed last December for replacement.

A detour associated with the project has been lifted. Some minor construction items remain that will be performed under flagging.

This project consists of a bridge replacement, milling and paving.

Lobar Site Development Corporation of Dillsburg, PA, is the contractor on this $1,046,354 project.

All work is expected to be completed by June 24, 2025.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Dave Thompson 717-418-5018, dmthompson@pa.gov

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Map shows location of Route 116 bridge near Gettysburg, which opened to traffic Tuesday, April 29, 2025.