A $1.1 million project to replace the bridge that carries West Center Road over Paden Run in Conneaut Township, Crawford County is scheduled to start next week.
The bridge is located on West Center Road (Route 4004) just west of the intersection with Beaver Center Road (Route 4001).
The project will include removal of the current steel bridge and construction of a new concrete structure. Work will also include waterproofing, minor asphalt paving near the bridge, as well as updates to the drainage and guiderail. Work is expected to begin April 21, 2025, weather permitting, and be complete October 2025
A detour will be required during construction and is expected to be in place for approximately four months. It will be posted using Beaver Center Road, Route 6, and Partch Road (Route 4006).
The existing bridge was built in 1893. On average, approximately 230 vehicles a day use West Center Road. The bridge is rated in poor condition and is posted with an 18-ton weight restriction.
The contractor is Thomas Construction Inc of Grove City, PA. The contract cost is $1,118,080.72, which is to be paid entirely with federal funds.
This year PennDOT’s Northwest Region expects to work on more than 100 projects. To see a full listing of all the anticipated work, check out the 2025 Construction Book located under the Partner Resources section 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.
Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.
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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