Construction is expected to begin the week of July 30 and be
complete in mid-August. During this time, drivers will be directed to follow a
detour along Route 872 (Dividing Ridge Road), Route 607 (W. Main Street), and
Route 155 (Port Emporium Road).
In the event of unfavorable weather or unforeseen
activities, this schedule may change.
This bridge is referred to as JV-79 and is one out of the
558 bridges being replaced under the Rapid Bridge Replacement Project. JV
references the joint-venture partnership between Walsh/Granite, which is
leading construction for the entire project.
The Rapid Bridge Replacement Project is a public-private
partnership (P3) between PennDOT and Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners (PWKP),
under which PWKP will finance, design, replace, and maintain the bridges for 25
years. The P3 approach will allow PennDOT to replace the bridges more quickly
while achieving significant savings and minimizing impacts on motorists.
