Project to Replace the Route 426 Bridge in Spring Creek Township, Warren County to Begin Soon

​Work will begin soon to replace the 89-year-old bridge that carries Route 426 over Brokenstraw Creek in Spring Creek Township, Warren County.

Work on the bridge, which is located on approximately 4.5 miles north of the intersection with Route 27, is expected to start September 16, 2024, weather permitting.

The project will include removal of the existing structure and replacing it with a precast concrete box culvert. Work will also include minor paving of the roadway leading up to the bridge as well as updated guiderail.

The project will require a 21.8 mile-detour, which will be posted using Route 27 and Route 6. It is expected to be in place for two weeks.

The new bridge is expected to be opened by September 30, 2024, weather permitting.

The existing bridge was built in 1935 and is rated as poor condition. Approximately 900 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.

The contractor is Chivers Construction Company, Inc. of Fairview, PA. The contract cost is $725,456 which is to be paid entirely with state funds.

This year PennDOT's Northwest Region expects to do work on more than 100 projects. To see a full listing of all the anticipated work, check out the 2024 Construction Book located under the Resources tab online at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.

PennDOT urges motorists to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers. Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

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Information about infrastructure in District 1, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D1Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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PennDOT District 1 is hiring for variety of positions, including CDL operators, mechanics, highway maintenance workers, civil engineers, construction inspectors, and transportation technicians. Apply online at www.employment.pa.gov.

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