Lancaster County, September 26, 2025

News Summary

The Lancaster County Engineering department has submitted a detailed plan for upcoming road and bridge projects, including a new Waverly Road bridge expected to be completed by 2025. A public review is scheduled for mid-October, allowing residents to provide feedback. The plan signifies a collaborative financial effort with commitments from various grants and over $1.6 million from Lancaster County. Additional projects include major improvements on Saltillo Road and S. 68th Street, each anticipated to exceed $10 million.

Lancaster City

The Lancaster County Engineering department has submitted its “One and Six-Year Road and Bridge Construction Program” plan for review, detailing an extensive array of road and bridge projects set to commence in the upcoming years. This plan includes dozens of projects, with a public review scheduled for mid-October, allowing residents to provide their input and feedback.

The Engineering department delivers an annual update on both current and upcoming projects, confirming that funding has already been allocated for the next five years. Among the priority projects highlighted is the construction of a new bridge on Waverly Road, located near NW 40th Street. This significant project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. The time required for constructing the Waverly Road bridge typically ranges from one month to 18 months, based on its size.

Lancaster County is responsible for approximately 290 bridges, and the policy mandates that a bridge is only fully replaced when it receives a rating of “poor,” indicating that it is too deteriorated to be repaired. The Waverly Road bridge project has already faced numerous setbacks due to flooding events that disrupted work and caused damage to equipment.

For this bridge project, Lancaster County has committed $1.6 million, which represents 20% of the total funding. The remaining funds are being obtained from various grants, showcasing a collaborative approach to securing financial resources for such infrastructure improvements. Additionally, another significant project slated for 2026 is the construction of a bridge over Salt Creek at 98th Street, anticipated to cost over $3 million to Lancaster County.

Looking further ahead, Lancaster County Engineering has earmarked two large road improvement projects that are expected to be of immense significance. These projects include improvements on three miles of Saltillo Road, extending from S. 27th Street to S. 68th Street, and five miles of S. 68th Street, from Firth Road to Stagecoach Road. Each of these proposed ventures is anticipated to exceed $10 million, marking them as potentially the largest construction projects in Lancaster County’s history.

An official hearing to gather public input regarding the construction plan is scheduled for October 14 at City Hall. This hearing provides a vital opportunity for the community to engage in the planning process and voice any concerns or suggestions related to the upcoming road and bridge projects.

Key Construction Projects Overview

• Waverly Road Bridge
  • Expected Completion: End of 2025
  • Funding Contribution: $1.6 million from Lancaster County
• Salt Creek Bridge at 98th Street
  • Estimated Cost: Over $3 million
  • Year: 2026
• Saltillo Road Improvement
  • Length: 3 miles
  • Estimated Cost: Exceeds $10 million
• S. 68th Street Improvement
  • Length: 5 miles
  • Estimated Cost: Exceeds $10 million

Upcoming Public Hearing

Date: October 14
Location: City Hall

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