July 24, 2015
Several projects are starting in Armstrong County in the coming weeks, with traffic restrictions or full detours occurring in four different locations.
In Cowanshannock Township, the SR839 bridge over Glade Run, south of the town of Dayton will be restricted to one lane controlled with temporary traffic signals until early November. Originally built in 1929 the bridge averages about 1,400 vehicles a day. (JV359)
In West Franklin Township, the Nichola Road (SR3013) bridge will be restricted to one lane where it crosses Buffalo Creek about a mile north of US422. That bridge, built in 1956, carries about 900 vehicles per day. The restriction will also be in place until early November. (JV366)
In Cowanshannock Township, the Bryan Road (SR1039) crossing over the south fork of Pine Creek will be closed for reconstruction until mid-September. Traffic will be detoured to SR1028, SR839 and SR1042. The bridge was built in 1938 and carries about 270 vehicles per day. (JV360)
In North Buffalo Township, the Freeport Road (SR3017) bridge over Glade Run will be closed for reconstruction until late October. Freeport Road traffic will detour to SR422 and Glade Run Road (SR3007). Built in 1922, the bridge carries more than 2100 vehicles a day. (JV367)