Cumberland Valley Culvert

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is letting a construction contract for the Cumberland Valley Culvert project on State Route 0011, Section 149, in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. This is a federally-funded project subject to Buy America provisions, prevailing wage requirements, and a DBE participation goal of 0 percent. Prequalification is required.

The scope comprises installation of a pedestrian culvert with a 14-foot span, 8-foot-3-inch rise, and 58-foot length; mill and overlay of existing pavement; clearing and grubbing; excavation; asphalt paving (base, binder, and wearing courses); drainage infrastructure; temporary traffic control; lighting systems; precast concrete box culverts; and retaining walls. Structure work represents 46 percent of total project scope. The work includes erosion and sediment control, bat species protection measures, concrete staining, traffic management, worker protection compliance, and post-construction stormwater infiltration testing.

The estimated project cost ranges from $5 million to $7.5 million. The project is funded through the National Highway System designation with PennDOT oversight. Silver Spring Township is the local authority contract sponsor and will make payment following federal reimbursement procedures. The Notice to Proceed is anticipated February 1, 2027, with required completion by September 20, 2028.

Liquidated damages are assessed at $8,000 per day for long-term traffic control failures and $8,000 per hour for short-term lane closures. The contract is subject to Executive Order 11246, Title VI non-discrimination assurances, the Build America, Buy America Act, and various federal and state compliance requirements.