The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to view the online plans display for a project to preserve the bridge that carries Georgetown Road over Interstate 80 in Irwin Township, Venango County.
The bridge is located on Georgetown Road (Route 3003) approximately a half mile north of the intersection with Route 208 (Clintonville Road).
The project includes milling and resurfacing the bridge’s concrete deck, as well as concrete repairs to the beams and piers. Work will also include guiderail updates.
Work is expected to occur during the 2024 construction season.
A detour will be required during construction and is expected to be in place for approximately two months. The proposed 8.7-mile detour route will be posted using Old Route 8 (Route 3013), Route 8, and Route 208.
The existing concrete spread box beam bridge was built in 1965. It is classified as fair condition. Approximately 640 vehicles a day use the bridge, on average.
This project is funded at least in part by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). In 2024 alone, the BIL is bringing approximately $25 million in additional funding to the northwest region to be allocated by the department and its local Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organization (MPO/RPO) partners. In the northwest region, the planning partners are the Erie Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the Shenango Valley MPO, and the Northwest Rural Planning Organization (RPO), for projects in Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties.
The plans display for the Georgetown Road Bridge Project, which will be held online only, includes a handout, digital plans, and an online comment form. It will be open until January 26, 2024, and can be accessed by visiting the District 1 website, www.penndot.pa.gov/District1 under the Design and Construction Projects link.
Those unable to access the information online may give feedback by contacting PennDOT Project Manager Daniel Staub at danstaub@pa.gov or 814-678-2900.
The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project and receive public input regarding any questions or concerns with the project. It is also an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the project’s potential effect upon Cultural Resources pursuant to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s 36 CFR Part 800 regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
The project documents will be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, contact Daniel Staub, PennDOT Project Manager, at danstaub@pa.gov or 814-678-2900.
Pursuant to 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 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891 or 800-468-4201.
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