Pittsburgh, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing preparatory work of the Route 65 bridge over the Connoquenessing Creek in North Sewickley and Franklin townships, Beaver County will begin Monday, August 17 weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic restrictions controlled by flaggers will occur on Route 65 between Country Club Road and Mercer Road (Route 1006) weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM through mid-September. Crews from Swank Construction Company will conduct predrilling and installation of bridge foundation work in preparation for the full closure expected to occur mid to late September.

A full replacement of the existing three-span, steel multi-girder bridge will occur on this $9.45 million project. The bridge spans the Connoquenessing Creek between Mercer Road in Franklin Township and Country Club Drive in North Sewickley Township. A 33-day closure with a detour will occur for the demolition of the existing structure, the building of a new bridge, and intersection upgrades which are expected to reopen the bridge by the end of October 2026. Additional work includes drainage improvements, sign upgrades, pavement marking installation, and planting and seeding areas impacted by construction activities. The overall project is expected to finish in the spring of 2027.

Please allow extra time and use caution when traveling through the work zone.