Project Status
Step 1:
Development
Step 2:
Design
Step 3:
Construction
Step 4:
Completed
Project Overview
County: Mercer
Municipality: Fairview Township
State Route: Route 2017
Local Name: Forrester Road
Project Type: Bridge replacement
Construction Start: 04/07/2025
Construction End: Late August 2025
Last Updated: 03/11/2025
This project is to replace the bridge that carries Forrester Road over Cool Spring Creek in Fairview Township, Mercer County.
The bridge is located on Forrester Road (Route 2017) between the intersection with Airport Road and the intersection with Williamson Road.
The project will include replacing the bridge with a precast concrete bridge. Work will also include minor paving near the bridge and updated guiderail and pavement markings.
Work is expected to begin April 7, 2025, weather permitting. It is expected to be completed by late August 2025.
The contractor is Thomas Construction of Grove City, PA. The contract cost is $1,254,633.
The existing steel I-beam single-span bridge was built in 1950. It is classified as poor condition. Approximately 500 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.
Traffic Impacts
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.
Contact Information
Jacob Southwick
Project Manager
814-657-8756
jsouthwick@pa.gov
Jill Harry
Press Officer
814-678-5035
jharry@pa.gov
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