Clearfield bypass drainage

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation $2.8 million on August 28, 2026, under the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) program (CFDA 20.284) to improve drainage infrastructure on State Route 0879 in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

The project encompasses drainage system improvements along approximately 1.321 miles of SR 0879 (from segment 0290 offset 0678 to segment 0310 offset 1387). Work includes inlet and pipe installations, ditch cleaning, minor milling and paving, signs and pavement markings, and miscellaneous construction as indicated in the approved bid package drawings. Performance runs through April 13, 2029, with all work performed in Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, a division of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, serves as the recipient and primary implementor of federal transportation infrastructure funding, coordinating with local governments and the private construction industry for project delivery while maintaining federal compliance.

Project description

The description and location of the project is as follows: for the improvement of existing drainage of a certain section of state highway in clearfield county, lawrence township, commonwealth of pennsylvania, SR 0879-279. On state route 0879 from segment 0290 offset 0678 to segment 0310 offset 1387 for a total construction length of approximately 6975 feet (1.321 miles). For the improvement to the existing drainage system along SR 0879 in lawrence township. The work includes inlet & pipe installations, ditch cleaning, minor milling and paving, signs and pavement markings, and other miscellaneous construction as indicated on the approved drawings included in the bid package.