WASHINGTON, D.C.– On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson announced the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission in Ridgway as the recipient of a $8,552,175 award from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Fiscal Year 25-26 Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG).
This investment will address longstanding infrastructure challenges by restoring and replacing several bridges throughout the region.
“Replacing and repairing aging infrastructure will lead to economic growth, job creation and community well-being,” Thompson said.
“Bridge replacements will provide safe routes through six counties in the Heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds, which will increase safety and further promote tourism and industry in our region.”
“We sincerely thank our federal partners and congressional delegation for securing this critical funding,” Jim Chorney, North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission executive director, said.
“Their commitment to rural infrastructure is making a real difference, ensuring residents and businesses have the safe, modern transportation network they deserve.
“We appreciate their leadership in delivering these much-needed improvements to our region.”
“We are thrilled to receive this significant investment from DOT to strengthen North Central Pennsylvania’s infrastructure,” Amy Kessler, North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission community development/regional planning director, said.
“These bridge projects will improve mobility, support economic development, and enhance access to essential services. Addressing long-standing gaps in underserved areas ensures a safer, more connected future for our communities.”
Background:
The project includes the replacement of five critical bridges and the rehabilitation of the Kramer Road Bridge in North Central Pennsylvania.
Kramer Road Bridge will have a new superstructure with new rolled steel, galvanized, I-Beams and modern concrete deck measuring 60 feet in length and 29.8 feet in width.
The Steam Mill Road Bridge, T-748 Mosquito Creek Bridge, Caledonia Pike Bridge, Arnold Avenue Bridge and Big Moore’s Run Bridge will be replaced.
