Much-needed repairs to Embreeville Road bridge over the West Branch of Brandywine Creek in Newlin Township are now underway, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. 

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that construction commences this week. The bridge was destroyed last year by floodwaters from Hurricane Ida. 

As part of the project, PennDOT’s contractor will replace the closed spandrel arch span of the 99-year-old bridge with a precast concrete arch. 

During construction, motorists will continue to be detoured using Route 842 and Bradford Avenue. This has been the case since Sept. 21, when the bridge was closed due to structural damage. This closure will remain in place until the second half of December. 

Read more about the construction project in The Daily Local News.