HARRISBURG– The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that a bridge is scheduled to be replaced on Route 997 (Black Gap Road) in Greene Township, Franklin County. This work is included in a 5.1-mile resurfacing project on Route 997 (Black Gap Road) from Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) to Interstate 81.
Weather permitting, the bridge, which spans Cold Spring Run between Cold Spring Road and Ridge Road, will be closed Thursday, May 18. An approximately 42-day detour will be in place using Route 30 and I-81.
This work is part of a project that includes resurfacing, milling in select areas, base repairs, new guiderail, drainage upgrades, signing, pavement markings, bridge maintenance on the structure spanning Conococheague Creek and replacement of the box culvert.
Cottles Asphalt Maintenance, Inc., of Everett, PA, is the prime contractor on this $4,955,586 project.
All work is expected to be completed by September 29, 2023.
Travelers are reminded to be alert for these operations, to obey work zone signs, and to slow down when approaching and traveling through work zones for their safety as well as for the safety of the road crews.
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