Lighting Project Set to Begin in Wysox
A lighting project is planned this week on the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Route 6) in Wysox Township, Bradford County. On Friday, May 29 and Monday, June 1, a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintenance crew will be installing new lighting on the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Traffic will be controlled using single lane conditions with flagging between the hours of 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Drivers should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution through the work zone.
Drivers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com.
Bridge Deck Replacement Project in Columbia Township
A bridge deck replacement project is set to begin next week on Austinville Road (Route 4016) in Columbia Township, Bradford County. The bridge over South Creek is located just west of Route 14 (Columbia Cross Roads). Starting on Monday, June 1, Austinville Road will be closed between Watkins Hill Road (Route 4010) and Short Street, while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) bridge crew begins work on the bridge deck replacement.
Work on the project includes removal of the existing bridge deck, bridge repairs, install new concrete deck, structure mounted guide rail, rock protection for the wing walls and streambank, approach work, and line painting. A detour using Watkins Hill Road, Iron Mine Road (Route 4019), Route 6, and Route 14 will be in place for the duration of the project. Work on the project is anticipated to be completed in August, weather permitting.
Laceyville Woman Sentenced on Drug Charges
29 year old CHEYENNE ELIZABETH SALSMAN, Laceyville, PA, was sentenced to 24 months of probation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Theft by Unlawful Taking, both Misdemeanors. Salsman was charged by Troopers Jason Goss and Wade Hursh of the Pennsylvania State Police for events that took place in Tuscarora Township and Asylum Township.