Multi-Bridge Preservation Project to Start in Sayre and Athens
A multi-bridge preservation project is set to begin next week on two bridges in Sayre Borough and Athens Township, Bradford County. Work scheduled for completion this year includes the East Lockhart Street bridge over the Susquehanna River in Sayre Borough and Athens Township, as well as the bridge carrying West Packer Avenue over the railroad tracks in Sayre Borough. The final bridge in this preservation project, the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Route 6) in Towanda Borough, is planned for completion next year J.D. Eckman, Inc. is the prime contractor for this $3.6 million, three‑bridge preservation project. After a winter shutdown, work on the Veterans Memorial Bridge will begin in 2027. The entire project is anticipated to be completed by summer 2027
Department of Transportation Gives Little League World Series Travelers Updates
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is encouraging motorists traveling to the Little League World Series to use a specialized web page for real-time traffic updates. Hosted on the 511PA website, the page monitors primary travel routes and suggests alternate paths to help drivers avoid delays. Users can check the map to see active construction projects, traffic speeds and live camera feeds along major roadways such as Interstate 80 and Route 15.
Bradford County Residents to Re-Register for Emergency Alerts
Bradford County residents are being informed by County officials that the county have officially transitioned to ‘Regroup’ as the new primary emergency notification system, replacing CodeRed. Bradford County residents are urged to re-register online to ensure they continue receiving critical local weather, road, and safety alerts.