Drivers will see a switch in the traffic pattern on a section of U.S. Route 322 near State College as work continues on a bridge rehabilitation project.
The eastbound left lane and westbound right lane will be closed Monday near the Oak Hall interchange in College Township, according to a PennDOT news release on Friday. The closures are expected to be lifted by the close of business on Tuesday.
PennDOT also announced additional work to reset rocker bearings and complete additional concrete repairs. That work is anticipated to start in September, and traffic control will consist of daylight lane closures between Monday mornings and Thursday evenings, The contractor will reopen all lanes to traffic on the Friday before any Penn State home football games.
The project to rehabilitate two bridges spanning Warner Boulevard and Spring Creek began in April was initially expected to conclude in late August. It is intended to improve the ride quality of the bridges, extend their service life and improve their overall condition ratings from fair to good.
Work includes pouring new concrete decking, joint sealing, repairing the bridge railing and paving the approaches.
George S. Hann & Son, of Littleton, is the contractor on the $2 million project. The contract also included work on the University Drive bridge spanning Route 26 in State College, which was completed during the 2024 construction season.
