Millerton Man Arrested as Fugitive in Southport
A Millerton man has been arrested as a fugitive from justice out of Potter County, Pennsylvania, after being arrested in Southport on Saturday. 58 year old Joel D. Uhler, was arrested for the charge of failure to appear on an original charge of bad checks, according to a release from the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, April 11, officials say that Uhler’s vehicle was stopped on Clemens Center Parkway in Southport. During the traffic stop, officials say Uhler was found to be wanted in Pennsylvania. Uhler was held on the warrant for his arrest and was then processed as a fugitive from justice. He was processed by the town of Southport Court, sent to the Chemung County Jail and is waiting to be taken to Pennsylvania.
Pipe Replacement to Begin in Windham Township
A Pipe replacement is set to begin on Cotton Hollow Road (Route 1056) in Windham Township. The contractor began mobilizing equipment and material at the work zone on Monday. Additional work include miscellaneous preparations for the upcoming project. Starting on Wednesday, April 22, Cotton Hollow Road will be closed between Route 187 and Merry Round Road (T-762), while the contractor begins removal of the existing metal pipe arch culvert. Work includes installation of a new concrete box culvert, paving, and line painting. A detour using Route 187 and Battle Creek Road (Route 1055) will be in place until mid-May, weather permitting.
Work to Begin on Wyalusing River Bridge
Work is expected to begin this week on the Wyalusing River Bridge in Bradford County. The bridge, which was damaged last month, carries the Wyalusing New Albany Road over the Susquehanna River in Terry and Wyalusing townships. This week, the contractor will begin mobilizing in preparation for upcoming repairs. As the damaged sections of steel are removed, additional testing will be done to the steel expected to remain in place, to check for any hidden cracks or weaknesses. These tests ensure the structure is safe while preserving the existing material. The bridge, which carries Wyalusing New Albany Road remains closed to traffic and pedestrians. A detour using Route 187 and Route 6 remains in place. PennDOT understands that the Wyalusing River Bridge is a critical connection for the residents of the northern tier and will continue to make this repair a priority and open this road as soon as possible. The anticipated reopening date is Wednesday, July 1. The public can keep informed throughout the repair process by visiting the Wyalusing River Bridge Emergency Repair web page. The Wyalusing River Bridge was stuck and damaged by an oversized load on March 24. PennDOT inspected the damaged bridge and determined that due to the extent of the damages, the bridge will remain closed until the repairs are made. Built in 1942, the Wyalusing River Bridge is a 12-span bridge, including a four-span steel truss. The bridge is nearly 1,500 feet in length, has a reinforced concrete bridge deck, and has a vertical clearance of 14’ 9”. With an average daily traffic county of more than 5,500 vehicles, this bridge is an essential traffic corridor in the region. The bridge was last reconditioned in 1993 to prolong the life of the structure.