WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson announced the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission in Ridgway will receive more than $8.5 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Fiscal Year 25-26 Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG).
The $8,552,175 investment will address longstanding infrastructure challenges by restoring and replacing several bridges in Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter counties.
The project includes the replacement of five critical bridges and the rehabilitation of the Kramer Road Bridge in Jefferson County. Kramer Road Bridge will have a new superstructure with new rolled steel, galvanized, I-Beams and modern concrete deck measuring 60 feet in length and 29.8 feet in width. The Steam Mill Road Bridge in Cameron County, T-748 Mosquito Creek Bridge in Clearfield County, Caledonia Pike Bridge, Arnold Avenue Bridge in McKean County, and Big Moore’s Run Bridge in Potter County will be replaced.
“Replacing and repairing aging infrastructure will lead to economic growth, job creation, and community well-being,” Thompson said. “Bridge replacements will provide safe routes through six counties in the Heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds, which will increase safety and further promote tourism and industry in our region.”
“We sincerely thank our federal partners and congressional delegation for securing this critical funding,” said Jim Chorney, North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission executive director. “Their commitment to rural infrastructure is making a real difference, ensuring residents and businesses have the safe, modern transportation network they deserve. We appreciate their leadership in delivering these much-needed improvements to our region.”
“We are thrilled to receive this significant investment from DOT to strengthen North Central Pennsylvania’s infrastructure,” said Amy Kessler, North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission Community Development/Regional Planning director. “These bridge projects will improve mobility, support economic development, and enhance access to essential services. Addressing long-standing gaps in underserved areas ensures a safer, more connected future for our communities.”
