Project Status
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Design
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Public Outreach
Public Meeting
A public meeting featuring a public plans display and project presentation will take place at:
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Imler Area Volunteer Fire Company, 996 Mowrys Mills Road, Imler, PA 16655
Virtual Plans Display
The virtual plans display will be available online from September 3, 2025 through September 19, 2025.
Public Comment Period
The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns will be from The virtual plans display will be available online from September 3, 2025 through September 19, 2025.
Project Overview
County: Bedford
Municipality: King Township
State Route: 869
Local Name: Heritage Road
Project Type: Bridge Replacement
MPMS Number: 21449
Proposed Construction Start: April 2028
Proposed Construction End: Fall 2028
Last Updated: August 2025
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is developing plans for the Route 869 (Heritage Road) Bridge Replacement Project in King Township, Bedford County. Located less than a mile northwest of Osterburg, the project will include the replacement of the existing two span steel girder bridge carrying Route 859 (Heritage Road) over Scrubgrass Creek with a new two span concrete box beam bridge, as well as guide rail, drainage, and approach upgrades.
A detour will be implemented during construction, with access to local residential driveways and businesses maintained during construction.
For those interested in learning more about this project, a public meeting and plans display is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Imler Area Volunteer Fire Company, 996 Mowrys Mills Road, Imler, PA 16655. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed project.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone having special needs or requiring special aid is asked to contact PennDOT prior to the meeting. If you require additional information concerning the meeting, please contact Adam J. Sherlock, E.I.T., Project Manager by phone (814) 317-3146 or email asherlock@pa.gov.
Contact Information
Adam J. Sherlock, E.I.T.
Project Manager
814-317-3146
asherlock@pa.gov
Jay Knarr
Media Contact
814-696-7101
jaknarr@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.