Long-Term Restrictions on Freeport Road in Harmar Begin this Week

Beginning Thursday, traffic on Freeport Road in Harmar will be reduced to single 10-foot wide lane in each direction between the Hulton Bridge and Guys Run Road through late May.

The road will be closed for a project that will rehabilitate the bridge that carries Freeport Road over Barge Basin (Guys/Campbells Run). Work includes deck replacement, structural steel painting, substructure concrete repairs, barrier, drainage, bearings, approaches and other improvements.

Currently, crews are conducting preliminary work needed for the rehabilitation project. Short-term lane closures will occur as needed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

Swank Associated Companies of New Kensington, Pa is the prime contractor. Overall work will conclude in late November. 

Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns and allow extra time when traveling through the area. Motorists also can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling. 

The project includes deck replacement, structural steel painting, substructure concrete repairs, barrier, drainage, bearings, approaches and other improvements.

Swank Associated Companies of New Kensington, Pa is the prime contractor. The $2.7 million contract also includes improvements on Bridge Street and the northbound Route 28 off-ramp in Etna. Overall work will conclude in late November. 

Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns and allow extra time when traveling through the area. PennDOT also reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling.