Project Status
Step 2 of 4
Design
Next Step: Construction
Public Outreach
In-Person Public Meeting
A public meeting featuring a public plans display and project presentation will take place at:
Date: August 5, 2025
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Location: Aliquippa High School
100 Harding Avenue
Aliquippa, PA 15001
Project Overview
County: Beaver
Municipality: City of Aliquippa
State Routes: Route 51 & Route 3016
Local Names: Constitution Boulevard & Franklin Avenue
Project Type: Safety/Interchange Improvement
MPMS Number: 102661
Proposed Construction Start: Spring 2027
Proposed Construction End: Fall 2029
Last Updated: 07/09/2025
The project is located on Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) in the City of Aliquippa, Beaver County Pennsylvania. The project consists of modifying the existing substandard on and off-ramps from Route 51 to Route 3016 (Franklin Avenue) with an at-grade intersection that meets current design standards. To accommodate the proposed at-grade intersection, the existing Route 51 bridge over Route 3016 will be removed and the following local roadways will be realigned: Cochran Street, Station Street and Hopewell Street. Route 51 will remain two through lanes with the addition of left and right-hand turning lanes to Franklin Avenue in the northbound direction and a left-hand turning lane to Franklin Avenue in the southbound direction. The project will also include the installation of new traffic signals, concrete islands, sidewalks, ADA curb ramps, drainage facilities, retaining walls, guiderail and other miscellaneous construction. This project is anticipated to be constructed in two construction seasons. This project is needed to modernize the current interchange and provide improved roadway continuity.
Traffic Detour
It is anticipated that detours will be needed to complete construction. At this time, the detours are unknown as we are currently in study phase.
Contact Information
Derreck Poole
Project Manager
412-429-4866
dpoole@pa.gov
Mark Young
Environmental Planning Manager
412-429-4858
markyoung@pa.gov
Steve Cowan
Press Officer
412-429-5010
stcowan@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 Manager listed above.
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