​The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced Bedford County Maintenance Forces will begin work on Monday, June 15, on the Route 1016 (Creek Road) over a Tributary to Dunnings Creek Bridge Replacement Project in Bedford Township, Bedford County.

Work on this project includes the removal of the existing structure, excavation, installation of a new precast box culvert, roadway approach paving, and installation of new guide rail. 

The bridge will be closed during construction and an approximate eight-mile signed detour route will be implemented for a period of eight to ten weeks. The detour route will follow 1016(Creek Road), Rabbit Lane, Route 1001, Route 1014, and 1016 (Creek Road).

All work on this $200,000 project is expected to be completed by late-August of 2020.

This work will be in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well COVID-19 safety guidance, including protocols for social distancing, use of face coverings, personal and job-site cleaning protocols.

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Media contact: Tara M. Callahan-Henry, 814-696-7101