Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the contractor for its High-Speed Interchange between Interstates 80 and 99 will implement rolling slowdowns on both Interstates next week as construction continues on the project to connect the two major routes. Drivers are asked to stay alert for slowing traffic and to be prepared for delays and stops.
Beginning Monday, June 23, the rolling slowdowns will occur on I-80 between mile markers 158 and 161 eastbound, and mile markers 163 and 161 westbound. On interstate 99, they will occur between mile marker 83 and Route 26. The slowdowns will be approximately 15 minutes in duration, occurring every three to five days over the next several weeks.
This project will enhance traffic safety by providing a direct connection between the two highways, making it unnecessary to travel along Route 26 to access them, relieving traffic congestion, and realigning service for local traffic.
Overall work on this project includes building the interchange, ten bridges, four retaining walls, five box culverts, seven sign structures, and three changeable message boards. It also includes constructing new and rebuilding existing roadways and ramps, drainage improvements, installing Intelligent Transportation Devices, guide rail and highway lighting, pavement marking, stream improvements, and miscellaneous construction. Work will continue through the next six construction seasons, ending in 2030.
Trumbull Corporation of Pittsburgh, PA, is the contractor on this $259 million project. Approximately $170 million of the funding comes from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
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CONTACT: Timothy Nebgen, tnebgen@pa.gov or 814-765-0598, or Steve Harmic, sharmic@pa.gov or 814-496-6189.