Public comments for this project will be accepted through August 6.
Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to an online plan display regarding the Route 4005 (Cold Storage Road) superstructure replacement project over Little Buffalo Creek in Centre and Juniata townships, Perry County, approximately 5 miles northeast of Mercersburg.
The purpose of this project is to replace the existing superstructure and provide continued safe and efficient crossing of Route 4005 over Little Buffalo Creek.
This project involves removing the existing bridge superstructure and replacing it with a new superstructure. The existing single-span, steel beam superstructure will be replaced with a new pre-stressed concrete, spread box beam bridge with concrete deck and barriers. In addition to the replacement of the superstructure, minor approach roadway reconstruction, along with guide rail, pavement marking and signing updates will also be completed as part of the project. The proposed roadway curb to curb width will remain similar to the existing conditions with 10-foot lanes and variable width shoulders (1 foot and 4 inches minimum to 3 foot maximum.)
This section of Cold Storage Road has an average daily traffic volume of 447 vehicles per day (vpd) with 15% of them trucks.
The bridge will be closed to all traffic for approximately 6 months during construction. The detour will be approximately 7.5 miles using Erly Road, Mannsville Road, and Middle Ridge Road.
No underground utilities will be affected by the project. Utility work will include two utility pole relocations, a minimum of one temporary/permanent utility pole installation, and aerial line relocation.
The project is currently in design, and construction work is anticipated to begin in Spring 2028 and last approximately 6 months.
The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project and solicit public input, questions, or concerns regarding the project.
A digital version of the information will be available to view online from July 6, 2026, to August 6, 2026.
Information, including bridge plans and an interactive comment form, can be found by visiting the PennDOT District 8 website, PennDOT District 8, clicking Projects Near You listed on the left side of the page, then the District 8 Projects, and choosing Cold Storage Road Superstructure Replacement.
The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, contact Gail Farley, project manager at c-gaifarle@pa.gov or 717-885-9662.
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