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Bridge replacement set to begin in Smithfield Township
SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WETM) — A portion of Rolling Hills Road in Smithfield Township will close this week for a bridge replacement project. According to PennDOT, Rolling Hills Road (Route 4011) will be closed from Berwick Turnpike (Route 4013) to Kelley Road (T-645) starting on Tuesday, June 18. Crews will be removing the bridge that […]
Portion of Route 6 closed through August: PennDOT
Tioga County, Pa. — An oversized vehicle traveling Route 6 struck a bridge over Sugar Creek in Troy Township on Wednesday, causing the bridge and roadway to be closed. According to PennDOT, a tractor trailer hauling an empty steel tank struck several members, or supports, of the steel truss bridge. "As a result, the bridge was closed and an in-depth inspection is currently underway, after which a repair plan will be developed," a news release said. Route 6 is closed in both directions between Leona Road (Route 4017) and Mud Creek Road (Route 3034) in Troy Township, Bradford County. A detour using Leona Road, Springfield Road, and Route 14 is in place. Officials believe the bridge will be closed through August for necessary repairs.
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