Traffic restrictions go into effect today for a $4.42 million bridge project getting underway in White Township.
The ramp leading traffic onto the Route 119 Bypass from the east end of Indiana and the Route 286 Clymer Exit ramp in the other direction will be closed through September as the bridge over 119 is replaced.
There are a number of detour options. Drivers headed north out of Indiana will primarily use North 4th Street, merging at the northern end of the bypass. Clymer-bound drivers coming north on the bypass who would use the Route 286 exit can choose instead to use Route 422 East to Route 553 in Penn Run.
The project will be a full bridge reconstruction.
HERE IS PENNDOT’S NEWS RELEASE, WITH THE OFFICIAL DETOUR:
Northbound Route 119 Ramps to Close Wednesday in Indiana
PennDOT District 10 is announcing the closure of two ramps at the Route 119 and Route 286 interchange in White Township, Indiana County, will begin Wednesday, May 6 weather permitting.
The ramp from northbound Route 119 to Route 286 will close to traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday through September. Additionally, the ramp from Route 286 to northbound Route 119 will close during the same time. Crews will conduct a full reconstruction and paving operations on the bridge that carries Route 286 over Route 119. Traffic along the two closed ramps will be detoured.
From Northbound on Route 119
- Continue northbound on Route 119
- Take the Route 110/Creekside Exit
- Follow Route 110
- Continue straight onto Old Route 119 Highway North
- Continue straight onto North 4th Street
- Make a left onto Route 286 (Philadelphia Street)
- Vere left to continue onto Route 286
- End detour
This is a $4.42 million bridge replacement project. Crews from JF Shea Construction will conduct the work.
Work on this project will be in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well as a project-specific COVID-19 safety plan, which will include protocols for social distancing, use of face coverings, personal and job-site cleaning protocols, management of entries to the jobsite, and relevant training.
PennDOT urges motorists to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers. Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 950 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
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