Times Observer file photo A portion of Route 6 is pictured near Starbrick.

The multi-year initiative to enhance a four-mile stretch of Route 6 in Warren County is entering its final phase, focusing on the rehabilitation of three key bridges.

The project, which began in 2023, has encompassed paving operations, traffic signal upgrades, drainage improvements, and the installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps.

The upcoming phase will concentrate on the bridge that carries Route 6 over the Allegheny & Eastern Railroads in Conewango Township. Work on this bridge began last year, targeting the passing lanes for both eastbound and westbound traffic. This year, efforts will shift to the areas near and beneath the right lanes, necessitating lane restrictions in both directions. These closures are anticipated to begin the week of March 31 with the placement of concrete barriers on and near the bridge.

Additional work slated for 2025 includes paving on each side of the bridge, updating durable pavement markings, line painting, and other minor tasks. The entire project is projected to reach completion by late June 2025.

Beyond the bridge over the railroad, the project has involved traffic signal updates at the intersections with Yankee Bush Road and Preston Road, paving four miles of Route 6 from west of Yankee Bush Road to Main Avenue, drainage enhancements, guide rail and sign upgrades, ADA-compliant curb ramp installations, and repairs to the bridges over the Allegheny River and Morse Run.

IA Construction Corporation, based in Franklin, serves as the contractor for this $10.1 million project, funded through a combination of state and federal resources.