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    District 1 Projects - Mercer County

    Blacktown Road Bridge Project

    Project Status

    Step 4 of 4

    Completed

    Project Overview

    County: Mercer
    Municipality: Springfield Township
    State Route: 2006
    Local Name: Blacktown Road Bridge
    Project Type: Bridge Repair
    Proposed Construction Start: 2025
    Proposed Construction End: 2025
    Last Updated: 10/28/2025

    A $1.4 million project to repair the bridge that carries Blacktown Road (Route 2006) over Interstate 79 in Springfield Township, Mercer County is scheduled to start June 2, 2025.

    The bridge is located on Blacktown Road between the intersection with Route 258 and the intersection with Lee Road.

    Work will include repairing the concrete deck and placing a new concrete surface. Additional bridge work will include repairing the concrete beams, piers, and abutments. Work will also include paving on each side of the road and updated guiderail.

    Construction is expected to be completed by October 2025.

    The bridge was built in 1963. It is classified as poor condition. Approximately 550 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.

    The contractor is MEKIS Construction Corporation of Fenelton, PA. The contract cost is $1,424,307.77, which is to be paid with 80 percent federal funds and 20 percent state funds.

    Project Location

    The bridge is located on Blacktown Road (Route 2006) approximately ½ mile east from the intersection with Route 258.  

    Blacktown Road Bridge project location map

    Traffic Impacts

    The new bridge opened in October 17, 2025. 

    Public Outreach

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns will be from January 6, 2025 through January 20, 2025.

    Submit a Comment

    Virutal Plans Display

    ​The virtual plans display will be available online from January 6, 2025 through January 20, 2025. 

    View the Virtual Plans Display

    Contact Information

    Daniel J. Staub, P.E. 
    Project Manager 
    814-678-2900
    danstaub@pa.gov

    Jill Harry
    Press Officer
    814-678-5035
    jharry@pa.gov

    Accessibility

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the Project Manager listed above.

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