Bridge Replacement Continues in Sullivan County
A bridge replacement project continues on Route 87 over Ogdonia Creek in Hillsgrove Township, Sullivan County. The bridge is located approximately 0.1 mile south of Ogdonia Road (Route 3005) in Hillsgrove Township, Sullivan County and approximately 5.6 miles north of Dunwoody Road (Route 1007) in Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming County. On Tuesday, April 28, the contractor, John Nastase Construction, will be placing signage and temporary traffic signals for traffic to travel on the temporary one lane bridge while demolition of the existing and construction of the new bridge takes place.
Drivers should be alert for construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway. In addition, drivers should slow down and drive with caution as heavy machinery will be operating in the area. John Nastase Construction is the prime contractor for this $2,227,777 bridge replacement project. Work on the project includes construction of a temporary roadway and bridge, installation of temporary traffic signals, removal of the existing structure, construction of a new structure, approach work, paving, line painting, guide rail, and removal of the temporary roadway and bridge. The project is anticipated to be completed in fall of 2026, weather permitting.
Wyalusing Man Dead After Rollover Crash
A Wyalusing man is dead following a rollover crash that occurred in Litchfield Township earlier this month according to a release from Pennsylvania State Police. 73 year old David A. Dewing, died after a single-vehicle crash that happened on North Rome Road in Litchfield Township on Tuesday, April 7. E mergency crews were sent to the scene of a crash and found one SUV positioned on its driver’s side. Troopers said Dewing was headed south on North Rome Road when he veered off the road and hit an embankment, causing the SUV to roll. Dewing was then taken to Robert Packer Hospital for the suspected minor injuries he received, troopers stated. On Thursday, April 9, troopers said Dewing checked himself out of Robert Packer Hospital and was later admitted to a different hospital in Pennsylvania that same day. Dewing died as a result of his crash injuries on Thursday, April 16, according to the release. Troopers additionally noted that Dewing was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Motorcyclist Dead After Crash Involving A Deer
A crash between two motorcyclists occurred after one of them hit a deer, resulting in one driver’s death. On April 18, troopers were called to investigate a crash on State Route 409 in Wyalusing Township, Bradford County. Police say two motorcyclists were driving behind each other when the front motorcyclist hit a deer after it jumped in front of them. The motorcycle rotated, causing the driver behind it to rear-end it. One driver was pronounced dead on the scene, while the other was flown to the hospital with serious injuries. Troopers did not release the identities of the victims.