Bridge painting to start on Monday near Mount Union

MOUNT UNION -- Starting Monday, motorists who travel in the Mount Union area can expect delays due to a bridge painting project.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that the bridge on Country Club Road (Route 3017), near Mount Union, will undergo painting next week.

The bridge spans Route 522 and the Juniata River at the county line between Mifflin and Huntingdon counties. Originally constructed in 1971, the 508-foot bridge is used by an average of more than 900 vehicles daily.

"Painting the bridge will improve its structural coating and keep it in active service," PennDOT Press Officer Marla Fannin said.

"To enhance safety and provide room for the painting work, the northbound lane of the bridge will be closed starting Monday."

Temporary traffic signals will be used to indicate the alternating traffic pattern across the bridge.

Legend Painting Inc., of Campbell, Ohio, is the contractor for the $700,000 project. PennDOT anticipates the project being completed by the end of August, depending on the weather.

Motorists are encouraged to check traffic conditions by visiting www.511PA.com.