Princeton Overhead Bridge Project

The project began on February 26th 2024.

The completion date for the project is July 10, 2026. Approximately 29 Months.

Day and Night shifts will be utilized throughout the project. The contractor will be required to work both day and night shifts to reduce the impact to the traveling public. Day and Night shifts will be based on the phase of work at the time and the required coordination with the railroad underneath the bridge. Night Shift will primarily be performed during demolition stages of the project and for placement of new steel beams.

During construction there will be primarily two phases of traffic pattern changes. During these phases half of the old bridge will be demolished and new half constructed. During construction the bridge will be narrowed to two 11 ft. lanes allowing two way traffic in both north and south of WV 20 during construction.   This will allow for the phased construction along WV 20 at the location of the bridge. The second phase will be performed just as the first.

Pedestrian traffic will be affected during certain stages of construction. During this time alternative routes may be required through the work zone with special attention to safety, However the contractor will be required to maintain access to all houses, schools, and businesses at all times.  With the phased construction and two way traffic, pedestrians are asked to take extra precautions when walking across remaining open sidewalk within the construction area.

The contractor will contact all necessary businesses with any change that may cause potential or adverse delays. The construction will be performed one half at a time, the planned traffic pattern will remain in place until the beginning of the next phase.  Two way traffic with narrowed lanes will be utilized during each phase of the construction process.

Please expect delays throughout the time frame of the project. Narrowed lanes will allow for two way traffic during each phase of construction. During construction Flaggers will be utilized to aid in construction and safety to the traveling public.

The Princeton Overhead Bridge project provides this website that will be updated and additionally you can scroll to the bottom of the page and sign up via a weekly email update.  By signing up for the weekly email update you will be placed on a list that will receive information weekly pertaining to the project.

Some phases of work will be performed at night. This gives the perception the contractor is not working during the day. However, work is being performed at night in lieu of normal day time hours.

The project started on February 26th 2024. The contractor is responsible for performing the work, and has ensured that all efforts will be made to keep the project on schedule. However there are certain instances that may cause delays that will not be foreseen until the time arises.