Retaining wall work underway

From staff reports

Work to rebuild more than 500 feet of the Route 62/Route 8 (Allegheny Boulevard) retaining wall in Sugarcreek Borough began Monday.

The project includes the removal and reconstruction of 540 feet of the southern end of the retaining wall, which runs between the northbound lanes of Route 62/Route 8 and the Allegheny River. Work will also include roadway reconstruction.

No detour is anticipated with this project. During construction, both northbound and southbound traffic will be restricted to one lane between Oil City and Reno.

Work is expected to be completed by Oct. 5.

The contractor is Francis J. Palo, of Clarion.