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Work Underway to Replace W.O. Bridge
Lincoln Way at Route 48 closed through early August
By Staff Reports
The Tube City Almanac
July 16, 2024
Posted in: White Oak News
(Tube City Almanac photo)
A portion of Lincoln Way near Oak Park Mall will remain closed until early August as crews work to replace a bridge over Long Run creek.
Demolition of the Lincoln Way Bridge in White Oak began early Monday morning. Traffic is being detoured via Route 48 to Route 30. Access to Oak Park Mall and White Oak Storage is available, said Steve Cowan, district spokesman for the state Department of Transportation.
The project is part of a two-bridge contract valued at $6.24 million, Cowan said. The new bridge will be widened several feet to accommodate the lengthening of turning lanes across the structure.
Additional improvements include full-depth pavement reconstruction, traffic signal updates, and guide rail and drainage upgrades, he said.
Crews from Allison Park Contractors will conduct the work.
According to PennDOT traffic volume maps, about 13,000 vehicles per day use that section of Lincoln Way, which is a state-maintained road.
Additional work will continue through early 2025, Cowan said, and motorists can expect occasional delays in the area, including single-lane closures during off-peak hours.
The new bridge is expected to open during the first week of August, weather-permitting.
(Tube City Almanac photo)
Originally published July 16, 2024.
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