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    District 5 Projects - Monroe County

    Smith Hill Road Over Appenzell Creek Bridge Replacement Project

    Project Status

    Step 2 of 4

    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

    Public Outreach

    Public Meeting

    A public meeting featuring a public plans display and project presentation will take place at:

    Date: October 2, 2025
    Time: 7:00 PM
    Location: Jackson Township Muncipality Building 2162 Route 715, Reeders, PA 18352

    Virtual Plans Display

    ​The virtual plans display will be available online on September 17, 2025. 

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns will be from September 17, 2025 through  October 18, 2025. 

    Submit a Comment

    Project Overview

    County: Monroe
    Municipality: Jackson Township
    State Route: 3026
    Local Name: Smith Hill Road
    Project Type: Bridge Replacement
    MPMS Number: 79190
    Proposed Construction Start: Spring 2028
    Proposed Construction End: Fall 2028
    Last Updated: September 2025

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announces a Plans Display for the State Route SR 3026 (Smith Hill Road) structure crossing of Appenzell Creek. This bridge replacement project is in Jackson Township, Monroe County.

    The purpose of the project is to create a safe crossing for SR 3026 (Smith Hill Road) over Appenzell Creek that meets current design criteria. The project is needed due to the existing structure being in poor condition. The existing structure over Appenzell Creek consists of a half stone masonry arch, half reinforced concrete slab bridge. The scope of work will include replacement of the single span half reinforced concrete slab / half masonry arch structure with a precast reinforced concrete box culvert. Other improvements will include full depth roadway reconstruction of the approach roadways to provide an appropriate cross slope and guide rail.

    It is anticipated that the fabrication of the structure will begin in late spring 2027 and continue to winter 2027 and construction will begin in early spring of 2028 with an anticipated completion in late summer/fall 2028.

    The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project and receive public input regarding any questions or concerns with the project.

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, please contact PennDOT Project Manager Dennis Wilson, at c-denwilso@pa.gov or 267.546.5099.
     

    Contact Information

    Dennis Wilson
    PennDOT Consultant Project Manger
    267-546-5099 
    c-denwilso@pa.gov 

    Sean Brown 
    Safety Press Officer 
    610-871-4556 
    sebrown@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.

    Title VI

    Pursuant to the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the PennDOT, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891.