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    District 9 - Blair County

    37th Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project in Altoona, Blair County

    Burgoon Road over Norfolk Sounthern Railroad

    Project Status

    Step 1 of 4

    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

    Public Outreach

    Public Meeting

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

    Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
    Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Location: Margaret Training Center, 1747 Margaret Avenue, Altoona, Pa.  

    Project Overview

    County: Blair 
    Municipality: City of Altoona 
    State Route: 
    Local Name: 37th Street/Burgoon Road
    Project Type: Bridge Rehabilitation
    MPMS Number: 114151
    Proposed Construction Start: April 2027
    Proposed Construction End: June 2027
    Last Updated: February 2026

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is developing plans for the 37th Street bridge rehabilitation project over the Norfolk Southern Railroad in the City of Altoona. The project will include the replacement of the existing joints over the piers, substructure repairs, and an epoxy deck overlay.  It will also include minor approach paving and guiderail updates.

    Project Detour Information

    Detour Dates: April 2027 to June 2027 - 8 to 10 weeks
    Detour Route: 37th Street to Beale Avenue to Route 4003 (Logan Boulevard) to Route 764 and back to 37th Street.

    Contact Information

    Edward Grove
    Project Manager
    814-696-7181
    edgrove@pa.gov

    Jay Knarr
    Press Contact
    814-696-7101
    jaknarr@pa.gov

    Press Release Archive

    Public Meeting and Plans Display for 37th Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project Scheduled for March 3 in Altoona, Blair County

    Public Meeting press release

    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.