Route 219 Bradford Bypass Update

A couple of reminders from PennDOT about work on the Route 219 Bradford Bypass Project:

Starting next week, Bolivar Drive will be restricted to eastbound traffic only because the westbound lanes will be closed. Westbound traffic will follow the posted detour.

Work will continue on the southbound Elm Street on-ramp. Expect delays during work hours.

Crews will not be working on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

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PennDOT issues the following travel update for the Route 219/Bradford Bypass project in McKean County. This update is for the week of May 31. All work is weather and schedule dependent. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. of State College is the contractor on this $28 million job.

· The contractor will not be working on Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day.
· Work on the Route 219 southbound ON-ramp at Elm Street will continue. Traffic is using the existing shoulder. Contractor crew will be working close to the roadway, placing concrete for a new barrier wall. Expect delays during work hours.
· Northbound traffic is sharing a lane with southbound traffic, separated by temporary concrete barrier from Mill Street to north of Hillside Drive.
· Northbound ramps at Foster Brook Interchange are closed. Traffic is to follow the posted detours.
· The Tuna Valley Trail access at Bolivar Drive is closed due to bridgework. Trail access is still available at Crook Farms and Seward Avenue side of Tuna Crossroads.
· Northbound access at Kendall Avenue remains open.
· Access at Hillside Drive is restricted from Route 219 south to Hillside Drive and from Hillside Drive to Route 219 south. Traffic is to follow the posted detours.
· Starting the week of May 31, Bolivar Drive/State Route 346 will be restricted to eastbound traffic only. Route 346 westbound under Route 219 will be closed. Westbound traffic will follow the posted detour.
· The contractor continues to excavate existing roadway, place sub-base, and perform bridge repairs.
· Drivers should use extra caution while entering the construction area from the on-ramp areas. Watch for slow moving and stopped vehicles through the entire work zone and obey posted speed limits.

PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions before heading out.

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