Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Bedford, Pennsylvania. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

This project providesfor the replacement of the existing overhead reinforced concrete frame bridge carrying T-494, Country Ridge Road, over the Turnpike mainline with a two span composite steel plate girder beam bridge. The project also includes reconstruction of T-494 within the limits of the bridge replacement, replacement of Turnpike median barrier and resurfacing the existing Turnpike mainline roadway. Milepost 144.85 is located approximately 34.9 miles east of the Somerset Interchange, Exit 110, and is located approximately 1.2 miles west of the Bedford Interchange, Exit 146, in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. An electronic bid bond, from an approved vendor, with corporate surety, in the amount of five (5%) percent of the bid must be submitted with the proposal as bid security. The bid security of the three (3) low bidders will be retained until the execution of the contract. Any questions for this project must be submitted electronically. The Provisions of the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act of August 15, 1961, P.L. 987, as amended, together with the rates and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Labor and Industry applicable thereto, shall apply to this contract. This work is furnishing, transporting and placing a geocomposite drain for use with flowable backfill. A geocomposite drain consists of a non-punched manufactured core with both sides covered with a layer of geotextile integrally bonded to the core material.