PARADISE TWP, PA — The hum of traffic over Route 741 (Strasburg Road) in Paradise Township will soon be replaced by the sound of construction equipment. Starting Monday, a key bridge spanning Eshleman Run, just east of Keneagy Hill Road, will be closed for replacement.
Weather permitting, the project will commence on March 11 and is scheduled to last approximately 69 days. During this time, motorists will need to adjust their travel plans. A detour will be set up utilizing Belmont Road and Route 896. To ease the transition and manage the increased traffic flow, a temporary traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Belmont Road and Route 896.
But the work doesn’t stop there. This project is part of a more extensive contract that includes the replacement of three bridges in Lancaster County. Along with the bridge on Route 741, bridges on Route 2014 (Maple Shade Road) over Coopers Run in Colerain Township and Route 2031 (Walnut Run Road) over Walnut Run in Strasburg Township are also slated for replacement.
The schedule for these additional replacements has been staggered to reduce overall disruption. Work on the Maple Shade Road bridge is set to begin later this spring, followed by the Walnut Run Road bridge in the summer. Press releases will be issued in advance of each bridge closure to keep residents informed and prepared.
Doli Construction Corporation, based in Chalfont, PA, has been awarded this significant contract, which totals $2,020,305. The firm’s track record of successful projects across the state offers reassurance to local residents that the task is in capable hands.
While there’s no question that the bridge closures and detours will cause some inconvenience, the end goal is safer, more reliable infrastructure for Lancaster County. The estimated completion date for all three bridges is September 4, 2024.
As these projects unfold, residents are encouraged to be patient and plan their routes accordingly. This investment in infrastructure will mean safer, smoother travel across Lancaster County in the long term—a goal that’s worth a few summer detours.
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