Route 54-101 Bridge Rehabilitation

County: Lycoming
Municipality: Montgomery Bororough, Muncy Creek Township
State Route: Route 54
Local Name: Montgomery River Bridge
Project Type: Bridge Rehabilitation
Proposed Construction Start: Summer 2026
Proposed Construction End: Fall 2026
Last Updated: February 18, 2025

This is a bridge rehabilitation project of the bridge that carries Route 54 (Montgomery River Bridge) over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Montgomery Borough and Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County.  

In order to maintain and extend the service life of the bridge, repairs are needed to address the deterioration in the existing curbs and concrete deck overlay. Work includes removal of the existing concrete deck overlay and replacement with a new concrete overlay, complete curb repairs, replacement of expansion joint seal materials to protect the ends of the existing steel beams from water and salt, minor bridge approach work, and line painting. 

The project is anticipated to be advertised put out for bidding in late 2025. Construction is anticipated to begin in late summer 2026 and be completed in fall 2026.  Construction is restricted between February 15 through July 31, due to a Falcon that resides near the river bridge.

Traffic will be maintained using a detour while work is being performed on the bridge. The detour will include Route 405 and Interstate 180. 

Detour Information:

• Bicycle Route J and Amish using Musser Lane (Route 1001)
• A detour using Musser Lane (Route 1001) in Lycoming and Northumberland counties, Main Street (Route 2014) in Muncy Borough, and Water Street (Route 405) in Muncy Borough, Muncy Creek and Clinton Townships, and Montgomery Borough.