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    District 1 Projects - Venango County

    Patchel Run Road Paving Project

    Project Status

    Step 2 of 4

    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

    Public Outreach

    Virtual Plans Display

    ​The virtual plans display will be available online from July 27, 2026 through August 10, 2026. 

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns will be from July 27, 2026 through August 10, 2026. 

    Submit a Comment

    Project Overview

    County: Venango
    Municipality: Sugarcreek, Jackson
    State Route: 4003
    Local Name: Patchel Run Road
    Project Type: Resurfacing
    MPMS Number: 112620
    Proposed Construction Start: Spring 2027
    Proposed Construction End: Fall 2027
    Last Updated: 7/27/2026

    This is a proposed plan to pave on more than 6 miles of Patchel Run Road (Route 4003) in Sugarcreek Borough and Jackson Township, Venango County.

    The project will include milling the existing pavement and placing new asphalt on the entire stretch of Patchel Run Road from Route 322 in Sugarcreek Borough to Route 427 in Jackson Township. The guide rail will also be upgraded.

    Work is expected to take place during the 2027 construction season.

    Traffic Impacts

    Due to the width of Patchel Run Road, portions of the road will be closed to through traffic during active construction hours to allow contractors to work safely. Route 427. Flaggers will be used to maintain access to homes during work hours.  

    The proposed detour during daytime closures, which is expected to be in place as need for approximately one month, will use Route 322, Meadville Pike (Route 4006), and Route 427.  

    Contact Information

    Jon Wilson
    Project Manager
    814-678-7094
    jonwilson@pa.gov

    Jill Harry
    Media Contact
    814-678-5035
    jharry@pa.gov

    Accessibility

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the Project Manager listed above.

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