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    Fayette County

    Crawford Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation

    Crawford Avenue Bridge Future Bridge Example

    Project Status

    Step 1:
    Development

    Step 2:
     Design

    Step 3:
    Construction

    Step 4:
    Completed

    Project Overview

    County: Fayette
    State Route: 711
    Local Name: Crawford Avenue Bridge
    Project Type: Bridge Rehabilitation
    Last Updated: October 10, 2024

    This $11.5 million rehabilitation project of the Crawford Avenue Bridge in the City of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania will add a shared-use path to the structure, allowing for safe pedestrian and bicycle access. The bridge separates the east and west sides of Connellsville and is a critical component of the community. This project will extend the life of the structure, improve safety, and significantly benefit the needs of the city’s citizens.

    Project work is scheduled from January 9 to late 2024.

    Project Updates

    11/15/2024 - A ceremony was held for the bridge opening on 11/11/2024. The road is open to unrestricted traffic. Minor activities remain. There is a possibility of short-term flagging operations to facilitate equipment demobilization.

    ​09/16/2024 – All sidewalks on the structure have been completed. Pilasters for the decorative barrier have been placed. Barrier placements are to begin this week. The contractor has also started working on full-depth roadway reconstruction. Crawford Avenue and Dean Street will remain closed fully, and Water Street will be closed as needed. 

     

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    Public Meeting Information

    Date:  ​​​Wednesday, December 6, 2023
    Time:  5:00-6:30 PM
    Location:  Connellsville Area Senior Citizens Center
    100 E. Fayette St.
    Connellsville, PA 15425

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    Contact Information

    Dominec Caruso, P.E.
    Project Contact
    (724) 439-7286
    dcaruso@pa.gov

    Angela Saunders Baker
    Transportation Planning Manager
    (742) 439-1891
    angsbak@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.