PennDOT Unveils Plans For New Bridge

August 13, 2020 5:33 am

PennDOT is displaying plans for a new road bridge over Catfish Creek on West Wheeling Street in the City of Washington. Due to the pandemic, the plans for this project are virtual. The new 46-foot box-beam bridge will replace the current 52-foot arch bridge that has been in place since 1919. A portion of West Wheeling Street would be closed during construction, with a half-mile detour in place utilizing Jefferson Avenue, West Maiden Street and Oregon Street. The project is currently in preliminary design, with the final design expected to take place in October of this year. Residents can take a look at the overview of the project, as well as specs and maps at the PennDOT District 12 website. The virtual plans display will be available until August 28th. Construction is set to be started on the bridge in the Spring of 2022.