Work will begin soon to replace portions the bridge that carries Cornish Hill Road (Route 4004) over Pine Valley Brook in Columbus Township, Warren County.
Work on the bridge, which is located between the intersection with Humphrey’s Corners Road and the intersection with Pine Valley Road (Route 4007) just outside of Bear Lake, is expected to start April 21, 2025, weather permitting.
The project includes the replacement the upper portion of the bridge, also known as the superstructure, including the deck and beams. Work will also include minor paving work near the bridge, and updates to the drainage and roadway shoulders.
A detour will be required during construction and is expected to be in place for approximately three months. It will be posted using Humphreys Corners Road and Pine Valley Road.
Drivers should also be alert for traffic pattern shifts and lane restrictions.
The new bridge is expected to be opened by July 7, 2025.
The existing concrete bridge was built in 1987. It is classified as poor condition. Approximately 200 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.
The contractor is Horizon Construction of Seneca, PA. The contract cost is $1,555,000, 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 http://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.
MEDIA CONTACT: Jill Harry, 814-678-5035 or jharry@pa.gov
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