July 2023

On June 23, 2023 Keller Engineers held our 31st annual employee pig roast in the parking lot located behind the Hollidaysburg Corporate office. Almost 100 employees and their families were in attendance and enjoyed a variety of games, BBQ, and a large variety of foods & desserts.

Despite the earlier rain, everyone enjoyed this tradition of food, family and fun!

Keystone Communities Program Grants Now Available 



The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Keystone Communities Grant program is open for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year. The program encourages partnerships between public and private sectors to support local revitalization initiatives for the growth and stability of the community. Municipal entities are eligible to apply for a variety of grant opportunities, including planning grants, revitalization, public improvements, and more. Applications are due August 31, 2023. For more information, visit the program guidelines. Questions can be directed to ra-dced-kcp@pa.go

Abandoned Mine Land and Acid Mine Drainage (AML/AMD) Grants -

Round 2 Now Open 

Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting applications for Round 2 of funding for the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) and Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Grant Program. Municipal entities may apply through the Commonwealth's Electronic Single Application by August 25, 2023. 

Eligible projects must reclaim or enhance AML sites posing a threat to the environment and/or public health and safety. For AML/AMD grant program guidance and application instructions, visit DEP’s website. Questions can be directed to

RA-EPAMGrantProgram@pa.gov or (717) 783-2267. 

Route 45 & 26 - Centre County

The project included reconstruction, widening, and signal improvements to the intersection of State Routes 0026 and 0045 in Centre County, PA, and replacing an existing bridge with a 39’-0”’ span P/S concrete adjacent box beam superstructure on concrete abutments. The overall project included 2,932’ of approach roadway and intersection improvements. A temporary road was used to maintain traffic during construction allowing the new structure to be built on the existing alignment. Keller Engineers’ transportation team provided preliminary design, final design, and construction services.

The project involves replacing the historic Pratt Through Truss bridge with a 98’-6” P/S concrete I-beam bridge. The former structure was in serious condition and had been closed to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic for an extended period. An analysis by Keller Engineers and PennDOT determined it could not be rehabilitated; therefore, a new bridge was needed.

During design of the new bridge, the north abutment of the Pratt Through Truss bridge failed, endangering the remaining portion of the structure. An emergency contract was issued for the culturally sensitive removal and storage of the existing truss until a new owner can be found. 

Due to the historic nature of the Pratt Through Truss bridge the new bridge, when stained, will appear to be made from mortared stone, and alternate railings across the bridge will have a more natural look. Overall, the project has a total length of 575’ which includes roadway and drainage improvements to both bridge approaches. 

Teams are full, but there are still opportunities to sponsor or donate!

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