Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

31/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 31/07/2024 20:16

Bridge Preservation Project Continues on I-80 WB near Limestoneville

Bridge Preservation Project Continues on I-80 WB near Limestoneville

07/31/2024

​Montoursville, PA - Motorists are advised that a bridge preservation project continues on Interstate 80 westbound in Turbot Township, Northumberland County.

On Thursday, August 1, 2024, between the hours 5:00 AM and 5:00 PM, the contractor RAM Services, will set up a short-term lane restriction on Interstate 80 westbound near mile marker 215 (Limestoneville /Route 254 Exit) to continue with the preservation of the bridge over Route 254. Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being performed.

Preservation work includes milling, deck repairs, waterproofing, and paving of Interstate 80 westbound bridge over Route 254. Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution through the work zone.

RAM Services of Michigan is the prime contractor for this $ 4.3 million bridge preservation project. Work on this project includes patching the deck, waterproofing the barriers, preserving the deck with an epoxy overlay, and paving the bridge approaches. Additional work on this project includes preservation of the bridges that carry roads over the West Branch Susquehanna River, Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound in Northumberland County and Route 45 (Lewisburg River Bridge), and Route 642 (Milton River Bridge) in Northumberland and Union counties.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Baker, 570-368-4202 or [email protected]​

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