Bradford Bypass Update

CLEARFIELD – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT/District 2) issues the following update for the Route 219, McKean County/Bradford Bypass project. This update is for the week of May 11.

Contractor on the $28.1 million project is Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. The project extends from just north of the city of Bradford in Pennsylvania to the New York State line.

All work is weather and schedule dependent and can be subject to change. The following work schedule is for the week of May 11:

· Northbound and southbound traffic are traveling in the northbound lanes, separated by concrete barrier from Forman Street to north of Hillside Drive.
· Southbound ramps at the Foster Brook interchange are closed. Traffic is to follow the posted detour.
· Contractor is working on southbound reconstruction by removing existing roadway from the New York state line heading south.
· Contractor is working on southbound bridges. Work includes expansion dam replacements, steel retrofits and deck repairs.
· Starting Tuesday, May 12, Tuna Crossroads will be closed for bridge demolition. Traffic is to follow the posted detour.
· Starting Tuesday, May 12, the Tuna Valley Trail access at Bolivar Drive will be closed due to bridge work. Trail access is still available at Crook Farms and the Seward Avenue side of Tuna Crossroads (Township Route 369)
· Access at Hillside Drive is restricted from Route 219 north to Hillside Drive and from Hillside Drive to Route 219 south. Traffic is to follow the posted detour.
· Drivers should use extra caution while entering the construction area from the on-ramp areas. Be aware of approaching traffic speeds and restricted lanes at ramps.
· Motorists need to watch for slow moving and stopped vehicles through the entire work zone.
· Please obey posted speed limits and remember to always buckle up.