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    District 9 Projects - Huntingdon County

    Hill Valley Road over Sugar Run Tributary Bridge Replacement

    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:

    Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
    Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Location: Cromwell Township Municipal Building, 10999 Valley Street, Shirleysburg, PA 17260

    Project Overview

    County: Huntingdon
    Municipality: Cromwell Township
    State Route: Route 747
    Local Name: Hill Valley Road
    Project Type: Bridge Replacement
    MPMS Number: 55686
    Proposed Construction Start: Spring 2027
    Proposed Construction End: Fall 2027
    Last Updated: October 2025

    The project will utilize a detour for the replacement of an existing structure that carries Route 747 over Sugar Run Tributary with an elliptical pipe. The scope of work will also include minor approach paving and guide rail updates.

    Detour Information

    Detour anticipated in Spring 2027 for 4-5 weeks. The route includes Ridgley Street (Route 522), Elliot Street (Route 994), Valley Street (Route 2016) in Orbsonia; Chester Furnace Road (Route 2016) in Cromwell Township; and East/West Shirley Street (Route 2025), and South Division Street/Hill Valley Road (Route 747) in Mount Union.

    Resources

    Contact Information

    Douglas Berkebile
    Project Manager
    814-317-3069
    dberkebile@pa.gov

    Vince Greenland, P.E.
    District Executive
    PennDOT Engineering District 9-0
    1620 North Juniata St.
    Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

    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.

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