The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is developing plans for a rehabilitation project of the 37th Street Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad in Altoona, Blair County.
The bridge rehabilitation project will include the replacement of the existing joints over the piers, substructure repairs, and an epoxy deck overlay. It will also include minor approach paving and guiderail updates. A detour will be utilized during the construction of the project.
For those interested in learning more about this project, a public meeting and plans display is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Margaret Avenue Training Center, 1747 Margaret Ave., Altoona, PA 16602. The plans display will be conducted in an open house format. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed project.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone having special needs or requiring special aid is asked to contact PennDOT prior to the meeting. If you require additional information concerning the meeting, please contact Edward E. Grove, Jr., Project Manager, Bridge, at 814-696-7181.
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