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    District 9 Projects - Cambria County

    24th Street / Nicktown Hill Road Bridge Replacement Project

    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, November 25, 2025
    Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Location: Northern Cambria Borough Building, 1202 Philadelphia Avenue, Northern Cambria, Pa. 

    Project Overview

    County: Cambria 
    Municipality: Northern Cambria 
    State Route: 271 
    Local Name: 24th Street / Nicktown Hill Road
    Project Type: Bridge Replacement
    MPMS Number: 91675
    Proposed Construction Start: June 2028
    Proposed Construction End: August 2028
    Last Updated: November 2025

    PennDOT is developing plans for a project that includes the replacement of the bridge on Route 271 (24th Street / Nicktown Hill Road) in Northern Cambria, Cambria County. The project consists of the replacement of the bridge superstructure, minor roadway approach work, and upgrading guiderails, signs, and pavement markings to meet current standards. The project timeframe is June 2028 to August 2028 and a detour will be implemented over a three-week period during construction to allow the contractor full access to the bridge.

    Contact Information

    Joel M. Gallagher
    Project Manager
    814-317-3063

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

    Press Release Archive

    Route 271 Northern Cambria Bridge Replacement Public Metting

    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.