8/20/2024 UPDATE: Route 6 is open in Troy Township, Bradford County. ​​

Montoursville, PA – At an event today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), along with industry partners, announced that the damaged bridge on Route 6 in Troy Township, Bradford County would reopen on Tuesday, August 20. Lane restrictions will be in place for the rest of the week while the contractor, J.D. Eckman, Inc., completes minor work.

The bridge, which carries Route 6 over Sugar Creek, was struck and damaged by an oversized load on June 12. PennDOT Maintenance in Bradford County and District 3 Bridge Unit assessed the bridge and determined it was not safe to remain open and required a long-term closure for repair.

“Completing these repairs and reopening Route 6 as quickly as possible was a top priority for PennDOT and Governor Shapiro," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “We know that Route 6 is a critical highway to the people of this region, and we are grateful for the folks who worked diligently to make that happen and are pleased to be reopening the roadway just in time for the start of the school year."

While the bridge was being repaired, Route 6 was closed in both directions between Leona Road (Route 4017) and Mud Creek Road (Route 3034), Troy Township with a long-term detour in place.

 “We appreciate the public's patience and understanding while we worked to get the Route 6 bridge repaired," said PennDOT Assistant District Executive for Construction Justin Blakeney. “We thank the department forces, bridge inspectors, consultants, JD Eckman and all involved in inspecting, designing and repairing this crucial bridge."

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MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Baker, 570-368-4202 or magbaker@pa.gov
 

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