HARRISBURG– A bridge replacement project begins today on Mont Alto Road in Guilford Township and will necessitate a detour utilizing routes 997 and 30.
The bridge spans a drainage ditch between Route 30 and Spring Road. Weather permitting, the bridge will be closed Monday, Nov. 14. A detour of up to 50 days will be in place using Route 997 and Route 30, according to PennDOT.
This project includes the replacement of existing single span concrete slab bridge with a precast reinforced concrete box culvert, and minor roadway approach work.
The project also includes replacing the existing single span concrete slab bridge on Route 997 spanning the West Branch of Antietam Creek in Quincy Township with a precast reinforced concrete box culvert. This work is expected to begin next spring.
Doli Construction Corporation of Chalfont, PA, is the prime contractor on this $836,018 project.
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