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May 14, 2024

West Newton Bridge rehab among projects eyed with $300M in funding

By Mon Valley Independent

By Renatta Signorini

Trib Total Media

The West Newton Bridge is among a list of projects that could be brought to life with $300 million in road, transit and bridge improvement funds that Westmoreland County is slated to receive as part of regional infrastructure work.

The metal truss bridge, built in 1909, carries about 6,500 vehicles each day on Route 136 over the Youghiogheny River, connecting two parts of the borough.

Angela Baker, transportation planning manager for PennDOT’s District 12, est...

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