From staff reports
A public meeting will be held by PennDOT to discuss a project to preserve the bridge that carries State Street (Veterans Memorial Bridge) over the Allegheny River in Oil City.
The meeting is planned from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, in the second-floor council chambers at City Hall in Oil City.
The bridge, which is owned by Venango County, is located on State Street between the intersection with East Front Street (Route 62) and the intersection with Seneca and Elm streets.
Work is expected to occur during the 2023 construction season.
There will be a short presentation at the Sept. 29 meeting followed by a question-and-answer session and an open house display of the project boards.
Attendees will have an opportunity to review plans for the bridge and the proposed construction timeline, fill out questionnaires and give input.
The existing steel girder bridge was built in 1990. It is classified as being in fair condition.
About 17,000 vehicles use the bridge on a daily basis.
Information on the project, including a handout, digital plans and an online comment form, will be available online following the meeting.
The page will remain active until Oct. 13 and can be accessed by visiting the PennDOT District 1 website, www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.
Those unable to access the information online or attend the meeting may give feedback by contacting PennDOT project manager Kyle Barker at kybarker@pa.gov or (814) 678-7166.
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