Road construction temporarily closes Longhouse Scenic Drive in Allegheny National Forest

From the U.S. Forest Service

Warren, Pa. — The U.S. Forest Service announced that Longhouse Scenic Drive will be temporarily closed to through-traffic from just south of Dewdrop Campground to just north of the entrance to Elijah Run Boat Launch.

The closure was planned for Aug. 21 through Sept. 9. The road closure is necessary to allow the construction contractor to replace under-road culverts crucial for water passage.

The through-traffic road construction closure on Longhouse Scenic Drive between Jakes Rocks Road and Dewdrop Campground ended Aug. 19.

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All recreation sites along Longhouse Scenic Drive are planned to remain open during construction. During the Aug. 21 to Sept. 9 closure, to reach the Elijah Run Boat Launch and Kiasutha Recreation Area drive north from the intersection of Longhouse Scenic Drive and state Route 321.

This detour from the north end of Longhouse Scenic Drive takes approximately 25 to 35 minutes. To reach Dewdrop Campground and Jakes Rocks please drive south from the intersection of state Route 59 and Longhouse Scenic Drive.

This detour from the south end of Longhouse Scenic Drive takes approximately 30 minutes.

The temporary closure is part of an ongoing, multi-year, road reconstruction deferred maintenance project. It is being accomplished via an interagency agreement between the Allegheny National Forest and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District.

The $12.3 million contract was awarded to Bob Cummins Construction of Bradford, Pennsylvania.

The project includes 156 under-road culvert replacements, installation of two aquatic organism passages, and the rehabilitation of 11 miles of two-lane paved road.