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    District 8 Projects - Dauphin County

    Route 209 Culvert Replacement at Wiconisco Creek Tributary

    Project Status

    Step 2 of 4

    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

    Public Outreach

    Public Plans Display

    The hard copy plans will be available for review at the Washington Township Municipal Building (14 Creek Road, East Berlin, PA, 17316) from April 30, 2025 through June 2, 2025

    Virtual Plans Display

    ​The virtual plans display will be available online from May 2, 2025 through June 2, 2025.

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns will be from May 2, 2025 through June 2, 2025.

    Submit a Comment

    Project Overview

    County: Dauphin County
    Municipality: Washington Township
    State Route: Route 209 Section 017
    Local Name: US 209 between State Drive and Engle Road
    Project Type: Culvert Replacement
    MPMS Number: 90341
    Proposed Construction Start: Fall 2026
    Proposed Construction End: Spring 2027
    Last Updated: May 2025

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to an online plans display regarding State Route 209 Section 017 (Culvert Replacement) at the tributary to Wiconisco Creek crossing. This project is located in Washington Township, Dauphin County between State Drive and Engle Road on US 209.

    The proposed project will replace a stream culvert in a two lane, two-way section of US 209. This will include excavation and removal of the old culvert, installation of a pre-cast concrete box culvert, pavement reconstruction, and guide rail improvements. The culvert will be constructed in half widths while maintaining bi-directional traffic utilizing the nearby State Drive roadway to maintain southbound traffic while northbound traffic remains on US 209.

    The project is currently in design, and construction work is expected to take place sometime in the late 2026 and/or early 2027 construction seasons. The duration of construction is anticipated to last 3 months. A digital version of the project plans and information will be available to view online from approximately May 2, 2025, through June 2, 2025. The hard copy plans will also be available for review at the Washington Township Municipal Building during the dates listed above.

    Contact Information

    Pharon Bertsch, P.E.
    PennDOT Senior Project Manager
    717-705-6209
    pbertsch@pa.gov

    David M. Thompson
    Media Contact
    (717) 787-1446
    dmthompson@pa.gov

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    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 PennDOT 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.