Emporium, PA – Work to replace a bridge on Moore Hill Road (Route 3001) in Cameron County got underway yesterday, March 12, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The bridge spans West Creek about 5 miles west of Emporium in the village of Howard. Replacing the bridge will allow PennDOT to remove it from Cameron County’s structurally deficient bridge list. Replacement will also eliminate current weight limit postings of 11 ton for single vehicles, 15 ton for combination vehicles, and the restriction of “one truck at a time”.
The current 84-foot bridge dates from 1972 and carries an average of more than 230 vehicles each day. The project began yesterday with crews working on erosion and sedimentation controls and construction of some temporary supports.
The existing steel-grate bridge will be replaced with a new concrete structure through half-width construction. Temporary traffic signals and lane closures will be in effect the week of April 2. Project work also includes, drainage improvements, roadway widening, paving, and guide-rail updates. The new bridge is expected to be complete by the end of August.
All work is weather and schedule dependent. Rylind Construction Company, Inc. of Lewisberry, PA is the contractor on this $1.7 million job. Drivers are reminded to move through work zones with caution, obey posted speed limits, and always buckle up.
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