Bridge over Richland Creek to be replaced
Once again, those who drive the Bountyland Road are faced by a detour. The DOT is administering the replacement of a problem bridge over the Richland Creek. If all goes well, says one DOT official, the new bridge should be finished, wrapped in a bow, and ready for vehicle traffic in time for Christmas. A few years ago, bridge traffic was detoured as a new foundation was laid, but the DOT’s Josh Makison described that work as temporary only. Much of the new bridge will arrive in the form of pre-cast material. The project is made possible as part of a package of new bridge work funded by state Act 98, which provides extra funds for bridge and road work.