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Bridge replacement to begin on Rt. 666

Work on the Route 666 bridge over Dodge Run in Sheffield Township is expected to start Monday and wrap up about a week later.

PennDOT announced the timing of the project and the scheduled detour on Friday.

Weather permitting, the project will begin Monday, Aug. 21, and end Monday, Aug. 28.

“A three-day detour will be needed to complete the project,” Safety Press Officer Jill Harry said. “The roadway will be closed from 8 a.m., Aug. 25 to 11:59 p.m., Aug. 27.”

The 35-mile detour will follow Route 6 in Kane, McKean County, Route 66 in McKean and Elk counties, Route 948 in Elk, Forest, and Warren counties, and Route 666 in Warren County.

“Motorists should also anticipate traffic lane restrictions controlled by flaggers during other portions of the project,” Harry said.

The contractor, Francis J. Palo, Inc of Clarion, will keep the bridge open to pedestrian traffic.

State funds will pay the entire $653,649 project cost. The work is part of the state’s transportation funding plan, Act 89, Harry said.

“PennDOT urges motorists to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers,” Harry said. “Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.”

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