District 9 - Fulton County

Route 3013 Sipes Mill Bridge over Little Tonoloway Creek Replacement Project

Belfast Township

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, February 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Belfast Township Municipal Building, 323 Martin Road, Needmore, PA 17238

Project Overview

County: Fulton 
Municipality: Belfast Township
State Route: 3013
Local Name: Sipes Mill Road
Project Type: Bridge Replacement
MPMS Number: 22802
Proposed Construction Start: April 2027
Proposed Construction End: August 2027
Last Updated: February 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is developing plans for the Route 3013 (Sipes Mill Road) Bridge Replacement Project in Belfast Township, Fulton County.

The project will include replacing the existing reinforced concrete T-beam bridge that carries Route 3013 (Sipes Mill Road) over Tonoloway Creek with a single span prestressed reinforced concrete beam bridge.  It will also include minor approach paving and guiderail updates.   

Project Detour Information

The proposed 5.4-mile detour of Route 4003 (Black Bear Road) to use Route 378 (Mountain Road), Route 383 (Palmer Road) and Route 3013 (Sipes Mill Road).

The Proposed 3.9-mile detour of Route 3013 (Sipes Mill Road) to use Route 3008 (Blairs Hill Road), Route 3015 (Wertzville Road) and Route 383 (Palmer Road). 

Contact Information

Joel M. Gallager, P.E.
Project Manager
814-317-3063
joelgallag@pa.gov

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

Press Release Archive

Public meeting and plans display for Route 3013 (Sipes Mill Road) Bridge Replacement Project

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

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