Information will be available to view online from June 29 until July 29.
Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to an online plan display regarding the replacement of the Route 501 Section 035 (North College Street) culvert over an unnamed tributary to Owl Creek in Jackson Township, Lebanon County. The purpose of this project is to provide safe and sustainable crossing on Route 501 over the unnamed tributary to Owl Creek.
The project involves removing the existing structure and replacing it with a pre-cast box culvert. The new structure will include concrete wing walls and rock scour protection at each end. Minor approach roadway work including pavement reconstruction on Route 501 (North College Street). Rock slope protection and guide rail upgrades will also be performed. The horizontal and vertical roadway geometry will closely match the existing geometry. The roadway and bridge will be slightly widened to accommodate 12-foot lanes and 5-foot shoulders; providing a 34-feet curb-to-curb width.
Route 501 will be detoured during construction.
The project is currently in design, and construction is expected to occur during the summer 2028 construction season.
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 with comments accepted from June 29, 2026, to July 29, 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 North College Street (Route 501) Culvert 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 Pharon Bertsch
Senior Project Manager at 717-705-6209, or pbertsch@pa.gov.
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