Public Outreach
Open House
A public meeting featuring a public plans display and project presentation will take place at:
Date: April 8, 2025
Time: After Montgomery Borough Council Meeting
Location: 35 South Main Street, Montgomery
Virtual Plans Display
The virtual plans display will be available online from March 14, 2025 through April 11, 2025.
Project Information
County: Lycoming
Municipality: Montgomery Bororough, Muncy Creek Township
State Route: 54
Local Name: Montgomery River Bridge
Project Type: Bridge Rehabilitation
Proposed Construction Start: Summer 2026
Proposed Construction End: Fall 2026
Last Updated: 2/18/2025
Project Overview
This is a bridge rehabilitation project of the bridge that carries Route 54 (Montgomery River Bridge) over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Montgomery Borough and Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County.
In order to maintain and extend the service life of the bridge, repairs are needed to address the deterioration in the existing curbs and concrete deck overlay. Work includes removal of the existing concrete deck overlay and replacement with a new concrete overlay, complete curb repairs, replacement of expansion joint seal materials to protect the ends of the existing steel beams from water and salt, minor bridge approach work, and line painting.
The project, which is currently in the design process, is anticipated to be advertised put out for bidding in late 2025. Construction is anticipated to begin in late summer 2026 and be completed in fall 2026. Construction is restricted between February 15 through July 31, due to a Falcon that resides near the river bridge.
Traffic will be maintained using a detour while work is being performed on the bridge. The detour will include Route 405 and Interstate 180.
Previous Public Outreach
In June 2024, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) attended the Montgomery Borough meeting to introduce the proposed bridge rehabilitation project to the public. The department requested feedback regarding the project from community stakeholders such as businesses, emergency services, fire service, and the school district via the borough council.
On March 11, 2025, the department held an open house after the Montgomery Borough Council Meeting, where the proposed plans were on display for the public to view and provide comments and feedback. In addition, a press release was sent advising the public that the plans are available for public view and comments between March 14, 2025 and April 11, 2025.
Additional Project Information
Other Detours
Bicycle Route J and Amish using Musser Lane (Route 1001)
A detour using Musser Lane (Route 1001) in Lycoming and Northumberland counties, Main Street (Route 2014) in Muncy Borough, and Water Street (Route 405) in Muncy Borough, Muncy Creek and Clinton Townships, and Montgomery Borough.
Contact Information
Design Project Manager – PennDOT Consultant PM
David Frey I c-davfrey@pa.gov
Design Consultant Project Manager
David Johnson I djohnson@larsondesigngroup.com
Community Relations Coordinator
Maggie Baker I magbaker@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.