Hollidaysburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is informing drivers of the planned lane restrictions on U.S. 219 and the closure and detour of Route 3104 (Mt. Airy Drive) over U.S. 219 in Richland Township, Cambria County, beginning Monday, March 30, 2026.
J.F.Shea Construction, Inc., Mount Pleasant, Pa., is the lead contractor for the $2,257,170 Route 3104 (Mt. Airy Drive) over U.S. 219 Bridge Rehabilitation Project, which involves the complete replacement of the bridge superstructure (the deck, girders, and beams above the substructure) and repairs to the substructure (the columns, abutments and/or foundation that carries the bridge load). Minor approach roadway paving to tie into the structure along with guide rail updates will be included. The project is scheduled for completion in Oceober 2026.
Beginning March 30, 2026, both the northbound and southbound passing lanes of U.S. 219 under the Route 3104 (Mt. Airy Drive) bridge will be closed. Additionally, Mt. Airy Drive traffic will use a 2.9-mile detour on Route 3033 (Solomon Run Road), Route 3031 (Galleria Drive) and Oakridge Drive from March 30 to the end of October 2026 to allow the contractor full access to the bridge.
Later in the project, short-term overnight detours of U.S. 219 will be implemented for work activities related to bridge demolition and beam erection.
As always, PennDOT stresses extra caution in all work zones. Drivers 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.
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