PennDOT’s Derry Street Bridge project map.
The community is invited to give its input on an upcoming bridge construction project.
PennDOT on Friday announced that its plans for a Derry Street Bridge Rehabilitation project are now available to view and comment on.
The proposed project will rehab the bridge (Route 3012), which carries Derry Street over Spring Creek between Wilhelm Road and Rosewood Lane in Swatara Township and Paxtang Borough. PennDOT will replace bridge beams, the bridge deck, repair the northeast wing wall and rehabilitate the abutments.
During most of the construction, both lanes of traffic will be maintained for motorists, as PennDOT plans to construct the bridge in half-widths. However, the full bridge will be closed for up to four weeks, while beams are removed and installed.
Truck traffic will be detoured during construction, due to narrow lanes.
Additionally, PennDOT may make updates to signage, pavement markings, drainage and traffic calming measures during construction.
The project is in the design phase. Construction is expected to take place in the 2027 and 2028 seasons and last 12 to 18 months.
Plans are available to view online through April 22 and viewers can provide input on a comment form. Hard copy plans are also available to view at the Swatara Township and Paxtang Borough municipal buildings.
For bridge plans and the comment form, visit PennDOT’s website.
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