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    DISTRICT 1 PROJECTS

    Route 59 Bridge Project

    Project Overview

    This project is to rehabilitate the bridge that carries Route 59 over Kinzua Creek (Allegheny Reservoir) in Mead Township, Warren County.

    The bridge is located on Route 59 (Kinzua Drive) within the Allegheny National Forest between the intersection with the Route 6 and the intersection with Route 321.

    This bridge rehabilitation project will involve structural steel repairs to the truss members, concrete repairs to the bridge piers and abutments, bearing replacements, and replacement of a navigational lighting system.

    Work is expected to start May 20, 2024 and to be and is expected to be completed by August 2025.

    This project is funded at least in part by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

    Traffic Impacts

    One lane on the bridge will be closed across the entire length of the bridge throughout the duration of this work. Traffic will be controlled by temporary signals at each end of the bridge.

    An Aids to Navigation Plan has been coordinated with the PA Fish and Boat Commission and temporary signs for boating traffic along the channel will be posted during construction.

    The bridge will be closed for approximately three days during a portion of the work that will occur after Labor Day. A 62-mile detour will be posted using Route 321 (Kane-Marshburg Road) and Route 6.

    Project Information

    County: Warren

    State Route: Route 59

    Project Type: Bridge Rehabilitation

    Construction Season: 2024 and 2025 

    Last Updated: May 9, 2024

    Contact Information

    Project Manager, Ted Wilson

    thewilson@pa.gov or 814-678-7379

    Press Officer, Jill Harry

    jharry@pa.gov or 814-678-5035

    Proposed Detour

    The bridge will be closed for approximately three days during a portion of the work that will occur after Labor Day 2024. A 62-mile detour will be posted using Route 321 (Kane-Marshburg Road) and Route 6.

    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 special concerns that require individual attention, contact the project manager.