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    Lincoln Drive over Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad Bridge Replacement Project

    Step 3 of 4

    Construction

    Next Step:  Completed

    Project Overview

    County: Schuylkill County
    Municipality: Rush Township
    State Route: 1021
    Local Name: Lincoln Drive
    Project Type: Bridge Replacement
    MPMS Number: 85750
    Proposed Construction Start: December 2025
    Proposed Construction End: September 2027
    Last Updated: January 2026

    This project involves replacing the State Route 1021/Lincoln Drive Bridge over the Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad. Located in Rush Township, Schuylkill County

    The goal is to ensure a safe, reliable crossing of Lincoln Drive over the railroad. The existing bridge, a 33’-7” thru-girder built in 1924, is in poor condition due to deterioration of its steel members, which limits it to a weight restriction of 24 tons/33 tons. The current barriers are substandard tube railings with only 1-foot shoulders. The new bridge will be structurally sound, feature standard barriers, wider shoulders, and increased vertical clearance for the railroad. The roadway, with an average daily traffic of 2694 vehicles (including 4% trucks), will maintain a similar horizontal alignment, while the vertical profile will be raised about 4 feet to accommodate the railroad's clearance requirements. The construction will use a relatively short detour.

    Contact Information

    Dan Stewart
    Consultant Project Manager
    717-775-5109
    c-dastewar@pa.gov

    Ronald J. Young, Jr., M.P.A.
    Press Officer
    610-871-4555
    ronyoung@pa.gov

    Accessibility

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