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    District 10 Projects - Indiana County

    Shelocta Truss Preservation

    Project Status

    Step 2 of 4

    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

    Public Outreach

    Virtual Plans Display

    ​The virtual plans display will be available online from September 8, 2026 through October 4, 2026. 

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns will be from September 8, 2026 through October 4, 2026. 

    Submit a Comment

    Project Overview

    County: Indiana
    Municipality: Armstrong Township
    State Route: 56
    Local Name: Route 56
    Project Type: Preservation
    MPMS Number: 124131
    Proposed Construction Start: 06/07/2027
    Proposed Construction End: 08/27/2027
    Last Updated: 09/08/2026

    The Shelocta Truss Preservation project consists of preserving the existing structure that carries Route 56 over Crooked Creek in Armstrong Township, Indiana County. The project consists of painting the existing steel truss members and installing snow shield retrofits on the existing barriers.

    Contact Information

    Jared T. Hoover, P.E.
    Project Manager
    724-427-3541
    jarehoover@pa.gov

    Tina Gibbs
    Media Contact
    724-357-2829
    chgibbs@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.

    Title VI

    Pursuant to the 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 PennDOT, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891.