Bridge Restoration Project on Route 44 in Lycoming County Starting April 27
Summary
PennDOT announced that a bridge restoration project on Route 44 over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Nippenose Township and Jersey Shore Borough, Lycoming County, will begin on April 27, 2026. Spartan Contracting, LLC will serve as the prime contractor for the $3.1 million project, which includes steel repairs and painting. Single lane restrictions with flagging can be expected during daylight hours. The project is anticipated to be completed in fall 2026.
“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.”
What changed
PennDOT issued a news release announcing an upcoming bridge restoration project on Route 44 in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Spartan Contracting, LLC was awarded the $3.1 million contract for steel repairs and painting. Work is scheduled to begin April 27, 2026, with anticipated completion in fall 2026.
Motorists should anticipate single lane restrictions with flagging during daylight hours and are advised to slow down, remain alert, avoid distractions, and watch for flaggers and changing conditions in the work zone. Drivers can monitor real-time roadway conditions via 511PA.
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Bridge Restoration Project Set to Begin Next Week on Route 44 in Lycoming County
April 21, 2026
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Starting on Monday, April 27, the contractor, Spartan Contracting, LLC, will begin mobilizing equipment and materials in preparation for upcoming work to restore the bridge. Drivers can expect single lane restrictions with flagging during daylight hours.
Spartan Contracting, LLC., is the prime contractor for this $3.1 million bridge restoration project. Work on the project includes steel repairs and painting. Work on the project is anticipated to be completed in the fall 2026, weather permitting.
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.
Drivers 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 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.
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