2 Year Resurfacing Bridge Project to Restart in Tioga County
Drivers are advised that a two-year resurfacing and bridge preservation project is set to restart on Route 15 southbound in Tioga and Richmond townships, Tioga County. Last week The contractor, Glenn O Hawbaker, restarted the project in Tioga Township from the Keystone Welcome Center to approximately 2.5 miles north of the Main Street/Mansfield interchange (Exit 183) in Richmond Township. Drivers can expect long-term single lane conditions. The week of Monday, June 1, the contractor will be milling and paving the parking lots and ramps at the Keystone Welcome Center beginning at 7:00 AM. The center, including the parking lots and comfort facilities, will be closed during this period and is expected to reopen on Friday, June 5 at 6:00 PM. This project is anticipated to be completed in late July 2026. Motorists are urged to drive with caution in the work zone.
Glenn O Hawbaker is the prime contractor on this $6,036,000
Wyalusing River Bridge to Reopen
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the Wyalusing River Bridge is expected to reopen this week, nearly one month ahead of schedule. The bridge suffered extensive damage when an oversized load struck several members on March 24. Upon inspection, the bridge was closed until repairs were completed. The remaining work, which includes application of epoxy overlay on the damaged bridge deck, bridge painting, and line painting, will be completed this week, weather permitting.
Repairs are completed in small sections to ensure the structural integrity of the bridge during the repair process. A detailed bridge inspection will also occur before reopening the bridge to the public. An update will be issued early next week once the opening date is determined.
Millport, NY Man Sentenced on Theft Charges
34 year old DANIAL ROSS SARGENT, Millport, NY, was sentenced to the Bradford County Correctional Facility to a maximum of 23 months and 29 days, plus fines, costs and restitution, for Theft by Unlawful Taking. Sargent was charged with the offense by Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Alexander Gushka.