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    Washington County

    Route 2001/Route 18 Over Catfish Creek

    Project Status

    Step 1:
    Development

    Step 2:
    Design

    Step 3:
    Construction

    Step 4:
    Completed

    Project Overview

    County: Washington
    Municipality: City of Washington
    State Route: 2001 and 18
    Local Name: South Main Street and Park Avenue
    Project Type: Bridge Replacement
    Proposed Construction Start: Spring 2026
    Proposed Construction End: Fall 2026
    Last Updated: 12/10/2024

    This project is the replacement of the existing bridge carrying both Route 2001 (South Main Street) and Route 18 (Park Avenue) over Catfish Creek in the City of Washington, Washington County. The scope of work involves removal of the existing 12’ long single span bridge and construction of a 14’ x 5’ concrete box culvert with approximately 100 feet of roadway approach reconstruction in each direction. 

    Originally built in 1928, the existing bridge is at the end of its’ useful service life and replacement is the most cost-effective solution to provide a safe and reliable crossing for all modes of transportation as well as maintain local and regional connectivity.  The new culvert will be replaced in the same location as the existing bridge without any change to the intersection configuration. The lanes, shoulders, and sidewalks as well as operation of the traffic signal disturbed to accommodate construction will be restored to existing condition. 

    The work will be completed in phases and traffic is anticipated to be maintained on Route 18 during the majority of construction, except for an approximately 3-week detour to construct the section of culvert under that leg of the intersection.  After Route 18 is reopened to traffic, the detour on Route 2001 will be in effect for approximately 20 weeks. 

    The project is tentatively scheduled for letting in July of 2025 and is anticipated to be under construction a total of 8 months, beginning in Spring 2026 and ending in Fall 2026.

    Public Outreach

    Public Meeting

    Public Plans Display was held: 

    Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
    Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM 
    Location: Washington City Hall
    55 West Maiden Street
    Washington, PA 15301 

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns was active from December 10, 2024 through December 24, 2024. 

    Virutal Plans Display

    ​The virtual plans display is available online to view, but the comment period closed on December 24, 2024. 

    View the Virtual Plans Display

    Contact Information

    Derek Ranella, P.E.
    Project Manager
    724-430-4423
    dranella@pa.gov

    Laina Aquiline
    Press Officer
    724-415-3748
    laquiline@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.