Hulton Bridge Replacement: New Photo Rendering

Work on the Hulton Bridge replacement project in Oakmont is expected to begin in the fall.

Steve Cowan, safety press officer for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, said crews have been working on utility relocation for a few months and work to build a new bridge should begin in September.

In the meantime, a new photo rendering of the new bridge (view from Second Street) has been released. What do you think?

According to PennDOT, the scope of work includes replacing the existing bridge with a four lane structure, including consideration for bike and pedestrian facilities, just upstream of the existing bridge.

The project—estimated to cost $70 million to $90 million—also includes the reconstruction of the Freeport Road/Hulton Road intersection and realignment of Hulton Road at the Oakmont approach to align with the new river crossing location. An upgraded traffic signal will be placed at the intersection of Freeport and Hulton roads.