A $1.25 million project to replace the bridge that carries Forrester Road over Cool Spring Creek in Fairview Township, Mercer County is scheduled to start in April.
The bridge is located on Forrester Road (Route 2017) between the intersection with Coolspring Church Road and the intersection with North Mill Road near Lake Latonka.
Work will include demolition for the current steel bridge and construction of a new concrete bridge. The project also includes excavation, waterproofing material applied to the bridge, minimal asphalt paving, and guiderail updates.
Construction is expected to begin April 7, 2025, weather permitting, and is expected to be completed by August 29, 2025.
The project will require a detour, which will be posted using Airport Road (Route 2015), Stoneboro Road (Route 1005), and Poole Road (Route 2019). It is expected to be in place for five months.
The existing steel girder bridge was built in 1952. It is classified as poor condition. Approximately 500 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.
The contractor is Thomas Construction of Grove City, PA. The contract cost is $1,254,633 which is to be paid entirely with federal funds.
Information on the Forrester Road Bridge Replacement Project is available online at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1 under the Projects Near You and the District 1 link.
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.
MEDIA CONTACT: Jill Harry, 814-678-5035 or jharry@pa.gov
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