Travel delays, water shutoff expected Monday for Riverview Park walkway project near Lock Haven

LOCK HAVEN, PA – PennDOT is alerting area drivers to expect travel delays early next week as waterline work takes place on the Farrandsville Road as part of the $7.5 million Riverview Park walkway project in Woodward Township.

Crews will be working Monday to tie a new waterline into the existing line. To facilitate this work, PennDOT has issued word that water will be shut off at 8 a.m. Monday. Water will remain off until the tie-in is complete, and the lines have been flushed. Water service to Suburban Water Authority customers to the north side of the Veterans Memorial bridge will be impacted.

To further facilitate this work, the contractor will be flagging traffic through the area, enforcing an alternating traffic pattern. Drivers should expect delays—especially near the Farrandsville Road/Route 664 (Veterans Bridge) intersection. Delays could be lengthy, and drivers are strongly encouraged to use alternate routes.

Overall work on this project includes utility relocations, drainage improvements, piping and inlets, construction of a retaining wall, sidewalks, curbing, ornamental light poles, guide rail, paving, pavement markings, and miscellaneous items. Utility work is expected to continue through the end of the year. Clearwater Construction, Inc. of Mercer, PA is the project contractor which will carry into 2024. All work is weather dependent.

PennDOT said it will create a project page in 2023 to help communicate impacts to pedestrians, river users, and those using other recreational facilities. Once complete, pedestrians will enjoy safer access to River View Park from the Veteran’s Bridge and motorists will benefit from safety and drainage upgrades.