The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is informing motorists of a traffic detour on Route 26 (Raystown Road) starting Monday, July 21 as part of a bridge replacement project in Liberty Township, Bedford County.
Traffic will follow Route 26 (Raystown Road) to Route 1019 (Pinchot Road) and back onto Route 26 while the bridge over Ravers Run is being replaced by a new box culvert. The 13.6 -mile detour is anticipated to end on August 18.
Additional construction includes minor approach work, guide rail and drainage improvements.
Wen-Brooke Contracting, Inc. of Three Springs, PA, is the contractor on this $1,005,163.44 project which is expected to be completed by the end of August.
As always, PennDOT stresses extra caution in all work zones. Motorists should drive slowly, eliminate all distractions, and stay alert for direction from advanced signage and flaggers.
Additionally, PennDOT reminds motorists that as of June 5, 2025, the "Paul Miller's Law" is in effect. This law prohibits the use of hand-held devices while driving, even while stopped temporarily due to traffic, a red light, or other momentary delay. Violation of this law is punishable by way of summary citations issued by any Pennsylvania Law Enforcement officer. We strongly urge motorists to make safe choices, put phones out of reach and don’t text and drive.
Motorists 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 1,000 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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CONTACTS: Jay Knarr, jaknarr@pa.gov, 814-696-7101 or Monica R. Owens, moowens@pa.gov, 814-696-7105.
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