PennDOT to present plans to replace Creamery Bridge. Give your feedback
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will soon replace the nearly century-old Creamery Bridge over Tohickon Creek, but before proceeding, it wants to update residents and gather feedback during a live virtual public meeting.
PennDOT will give a brief presentation during that meeting. Afterward, PennDOT engineers will have a Q&A session.
What to know about Creamery Bridge replacement project
Built in 1932, the Creamery Bridge, which goes over Tohickon Creek in Bedminster and Tinicum townships, was only initially capable of handling a single lane of traffic, according to PennDOT's Creamery Road over Tohickon Creek Bridge Improvement Project website.
"The existing bridge is in poor condition due to the deteriorated condition of the bridge deck, superstructure, and substructure (masonry piers and abutments)," read a portion of the website for the project.
PennDOT plans for the:
removal and replacement of the existing structure;
installation of guide rail along each approach;
improvements to drainage;
improvements to substandard roadway geometry along either approach; and
relocation of aerial utility lines.
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PennDOT will convene Creamery Bridge public meeting in late May
The virtual public meeting for the Creamery Bridge replacement project will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28.
Click this Microsoft Live Teams meeting link prior to the presentation start time.
"Members of the public who are unable to attend the meeting can view the meeting recording and copy of the project materials on this webpage. An online comment form is also available to submit feedback or questions."
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PennDOT to also update public regarding U.S. 202 and York Road roundabout construction
This proposed roundabout project consists of two locations in Buckingham: the Route 202 and Route 263 intersection, and the Route 202 and Route 413 intersection.
"The purpose of the project is to reduce congestion and the number and severity of potential crashes at the intersection," read a portion of the project's website. "Additionally, the project will improve the operations of the intersection, emergency vehicle access and mobility, and the absence of pedestrian access within the area of the intersection.
"PennDOT invites the public to attend a live virtual public meeting for the safety improvement project on Tuesday, May 21, beginning at 7:00 p.m., by clicking on this Microsoft Live Teams meeting link prior to the presentation start time."
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This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Creamery Bridge will be replaced; here's how, when you have your say
