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    District 9 Projects - Blair County

    Route 7301 (West Chestnut Avenue) Bridge Replacement Project

    Route 7301 W Chestnut Ave Bridge Location.jpeg

    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 at:

    Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026
    Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM 
    Location: Margaret Avenue Training Facility, 1747 Margaret Avenue, Altoona, Pa. 

    Project Overview

    County: Blair
    Municipalities: City of Altoona
    State Routes: Route 7301
    Local Name: West Chestnut Avenue
    Project Type: Bridge Replacement over Mill Run
    MPMS Number: 22077
    Proposed Construction Start: 2028
    Proposed Construction End: 2030
    Last Updated: November 2026

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is developing plans for a City of Altoona, Blair County bridge replacement in 2028. 

    Plans are being developed to replace the bridge over Mill Run on Route 7301 (West Chestnut Avenue) in Altoona, Blair County.

    The project will involve the replacement of the existing bridge-structure over Mill Run at the intersection of Route 7301 (West Chestnut Avenue) with Route 4005 (31st Street) with a precast concrete box culvert. Traffic will be maintained using a detour during the construction of the culvert. 

    Contact Information

    Nolan J. Paronish
    Project Manager
    814-317-3144
    noparonish@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.