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8th Street Sidewalk Replacement Begins April 6th

News Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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NEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FROM:  LINDA RICKENS SCHELLHAMMER, CITY CLERK/PIO    
              lrickens@altoonapa.gov
DATE:   Tuesday, March 31, 2026
 
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT ON 8TH STREET
SCHEDULED TO BEGIN MONDAY, APRIL 6TH

Big Rock Paving, LLC will begin constructing sidewalks along a six-block area of 8th Street between 6th Avenue and Crawford Avenue on Monday April 6th.

Minor traffic delays are possible, but the plan is for 8th Street to remain open throughout the project. 

The goal of the 8th Street Sidewalk Replacement Project is to provide safe, accessible sidewalks for pedestrians.  The project also includes ADA ramps. 

The project is expected to be ongoing throughout the summer. 
 
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