The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to view the online plans display for a project to Idaho Street, Spearman Avenue and Darr Avenue Improvement Project.
The City of Farrell in cooperation with PennDOT will be improving Idaho Street, Spearman Avenue and Darr Avenue. The improvement limits are as follows:
- Idaho Street – Approximately 100 feet west of Overlook Avenue to the intersection with Beechwood Avenue.
- Spearman Avenue – Idaho Street to French Street
- Darr Avenue – Idaho Street to French Street
The project includes removing the existing asphalt and brick paving and replacing it with new asphalt pavement, constructing new ADA compliant curb ramps and sidewalks, adjusting manholes, replacing inlets, and upgrading pavement markings and signs.
To meet currently utility location standards, work will also include change the travel lane width of Spearman Avenue and Darr Avenue. Spearman Avenue is currently 31 feet curb to curb and will be changed to 28 feet. Darr Avenue currently varies from 24 to 30 feet and will be changed to 22 feet.
Portions of the work will require short-term closures and traffic controlled by flaggers.
Work is expected to occur in the 2023 and 2024 construction seasons.
This project is funded with a state multimodal grant and is being done in coordination with the City of Farrell.
The plans display for the Farrell Streets Improvement Project, which will be held online only, includes a handout, digital plans, and an online comment form. It will be open until March 3, 2023 and can be accessed by visiting the PennDOT District 1 website, www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.
Those unable to access the information online may give feedback by contacting PennDOT Project Manager Michael R. Hunkele, P.E. at mhunkele@pa.gov or 814-678-7173.
The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project and receive public input regarding any questions or concerns with the project. It is also an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the project's potential effect upon Cultural Resources pursuant to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's 36 CFR Part 800 regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
The project documents will be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, contact Michael R. Hunkele, P.E., PennDOT Project Manager at mhunkele@pa.gov, or 814-678-7173.
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891 or 800-468-4201.
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