Traffic Change Coming for Route 6 Project in Coudersport

Coudersport, PA – Late June will bring a traffic change on the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Route 6 project in Coudersport. Begun in 2016, this two-year project will result in an improved roadway surface through downtown Coudersport as well as sidewalk improvements and bridge repairs.

 On Thursday, June 29, PennDOT will implement a new phase of traffic control on the project, with traffic switching to the completed lanes of Main Street and Chestnut Street. Construction will then begin on the remaining lanes. Traffic control will consist of one direction/one lane of travel maintained on Route 6, with local detours used for the opposite direction of traffic. Availability of parking in the downtown area will be reduced. Drivers should also be prepared for travel delays in and around Coudersport. This stage of construction is expected to be completed in early September at which time construction will be started on Second Street. All work is weather dependent.

 The work zone stretches along Route 6 from West Street to Ludwig Lane. Overall work includes roadway reconstruction, drainage improvements, bridge rehabilitation, traffic signal upgrades, water line relocation, pavement markings, and miscellaneous items.

 Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. of State College is the contractor on this $4.8 million project, which will continue through November.