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    District 1 Projects - Forest County

    Route 62 Bridge Replacement Project

    Project Status

    Step 2 of 4

    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

    Public Outreach

    Virtual Plans Display

    ​The virtual plans display will be available online from April 28, 2026 through May 12, 2026. 

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns will be from April 28, 2026 through May 12, 2026. 

    Submit a Comment

    Project Overview

    County: Forest
    Municipality: Hickory
    State Route: Route 62
    Local Name: Route 62
    Project Type: Bridge Replacement
    MPMS Number: 88475
    Proposed Construction: 2027
    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    The proposed project includes replacing the existing structure that carries Route 62 over Prather Run in Hickory Township, Forest County, with a new concrete bridge. Proposed improvements also include drainage updates, milling, paving, sign updates, and roadway paint. Overhead utilities will be relocated in the project area.

    The bridge is located on Route 62 between the intersection with Church Hill Road and the intersection with Route 666 in the East Hickory area.

    The existing reinforced concrete bridge was built in 1926 and widened in 1998. It is classified as poor condition. Approximately 1,600 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.

    Work is expected to occur during the 2027 construction season.

    Route 62 bridge in Forest County

    Traffic Impacts

    The project plans call for use of temporary traffic signals allowing a single lane of alternating traffic to cross during the entirety of construction. A temporary pedestrian bridge between the parking lot on the south side of Prather Run and George’s Little Store on the north side of the stream is proposed during construction.

    Route 62 Bridge location map

    Contact Information

    Mike Hunkele
    Project Manager
    814-678-7173
    mhunkele@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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