Bridge Replacement and Eminent Domain (Bridge No. 167)
Chester County
Summary
The county is moving forward with replacing County Bridge No. 35 on Elkview Road, which requires acquiring small property portions through eminent domain.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded through county bridge project allocations.
Motorists and local residents relying on safer bridge infrastructure.
Property owners affected by right-of-way and agricultural easement acquisition.
Mentions & discussions (3)
County Commissioners - Oct 21, 2026
The county is moving forward with replacing County Bridge No. 35 on Elkview Road, which requires acquiring small property portions through eminent domain.
County Commissioners - May 27, 2026
The county is moving forward with bridge upgrades across Chester County to meet modern safety standards. Resolution BOC-35-26 authorizes the potential use of eminent domain to acquire a small amount of land for the Mill Road bridge replacement over Valley Creek, sparking public pushback from residents facing property impacts.
County Commissioners - Feb 4, 2026
The county's bridge department reviewed ongoing maintenance and winter storm repairs for Chester County's 93 roadway bridges. Officials highlighted the hard work of the bridge crew during recent severe weather and discussed ongoing design and replacement projects.
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