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Category 9 - Congestion Mitigation: Bottleneck Reduction
Award of Excellence
State Route 61, Cameron Bridge Project
City of Shamokin, Coal Township, Pennsylvania
Originally built in 1851 as a means to cross Shamokin Creek and transport coal by railcar, the Cameron Bridge was replaced in 1933 with a more modern two-span pony truss. However, by the end of the 20th century, the two-lane bridge and intersecting roadways had become inadequate to handle current traffic volumes. Together with PennDOT, the design team came up with a final plan that improves traffic flow and safety, removes a major traffic bottleneck, satisfies the local public, and adds public benefits. This design provides a wider threelane bridge with shoulders and sidewalks; realigns and widens SR 61; incorporates a new five-lane connector road between SR 61 and SR 225 with signalized intersections; and, improves traffic signals and pedestrian crossings along SR 61.
Designer: DMJM Harris, Harrisburg, PA
Contractor: Susquehanna Supply Company, Inc., Williamsport, PA
Owner: Pennsylvania DOT, Montoursville, PA
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