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    Mercer County

    Blacktown Road Bridge Project

    Project Status

    Step 1:
    Development

    Step 2:
    Design

    Step 3:
    Construction

    Step 4:
    Completed

    Project Overview

    County: Mercer
    Municipality: Springfield Township
    State Route: 2006
    Local Name: Blacktown Road Bridge
    Project Type: Bridge Repair
    Proposed Construction Start: 2025
    Proposed Construction End: 2025
    Last Updated: 01/02/2025

    The proposed project includes repairs to the existing bridge that carries Blacktown Road (Route 2006) over Interstate 79 in Springfield Township, Mercer County.

    Work will involve removing the existing pavement from the deck of the bridge and installing new concrete. Additional work will include repairing the concrete beams, piers, and abutments, as well as new guiderail and paving on each side of the bridge.

    No major change in roadway grade anticipated. No utility involvement anticipated. No right-of-way acquisition anticipated.

    The existing bridge was built in 1963 and rehabilitated in 2007. It is rated in poor condition. Approximately 700 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average. 

    Project Location

    The bridge is located on Blacktown Road (Route 2006) approximately ½ mile east from the intersection with Route 258.  

    Blacktown Road Bridge project location map

    Traffic Impacts

    A detour will be required during construction and is expected to be in place for approximately two to three months.

    The proposed 5.7-mile detour will be posted using Route 208 and Route 258.

    Blacktown Road Bridge project detour

    Public Outreach

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns will be from January 6, 2025 through January 20, 2025.

    Submit a Comment

    Virutal Plans Display

    ​The virtual plans display will be available online from January 6, 2025 through January 20, 2025. 

    View the Virtual Plans Display

    Contact Information

    Daniel J. Staub, P.E. 
    Project Manager 
    814-678-2900
    danstaub@pa.gov

    Jill Harry
    Press Officer
    814-678-5035
    jharry@pa.gov

    Accessibility

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the PennDOT Project Manager listed above.

    Title VI

    Pursuant to the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the PennDOT, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891.