Politics & Government
Tilghman Street Construction to End Sooner Than Later
Roadwork to replace deficient bridges starts Monday; road closure begins April 5
The work for the Tilghman Street bridge project is , but, Stephen Sartori, a PennDOT contractor, said the work that will force the closure of Tilghman won't happen until April 5.
Beginning Monday, March 12, motorists should expect off-peak (weekday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) lane restrictions on east or west for approximately one month. Then the road will be closed for work to replace the deck and beams on the .
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Sartori also said that the project was originally slated to last for two years, but only take about five-and-a-half months, weather permitting.
He said the project is now scheduled for completion on Aug. 26.
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"The sooner, the better," said Supervisor Kathy Rader. "Tilghman Street is the detour for Route 78, so when there's an accident, that's going to be a traffic nightmare."