NEWTOWNBORO, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will close the historic Center Avenue Bridge for two weeks starting Wednesday, Nov. 13, to perform repairs between the bridges.
The work also includes repairing the stone wall on the south side of the bridge. the work
As a result, Center Avenue between Sycamore Street and State Street will be closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until construction is completed on or about November 27th.
The span, which is owned and maintained by PennDOT, was damaged in August when a car struck the south wall of the bridge. The impact caused the old stone wall to bend toward the sidewalk.
During construction, traffic will be detoured around the closure using State Street, Washington Avenue and Sycamore Street. Local access is maintained.
Due to backups and delays, drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near work areas. All scheduled activities are subject to weather conditions.
The second phase of the project is scheduled for December and will replace the sidewalk. Closures related to that work will be announced closer to the time the work is scheduled.
The double-arch stone Center Avenue Bridge dates back to 1796, when John Adams was president of the United States and Thomas Jefferson was vice president.
