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    District 12 Projects - Westmoreland County

    Route 1049 Over Branch of Little Crabtree Creek

    Project Status

    Step 2 of 4

    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

    Public Outreach

    Virtual Plans Display

    ​The virtual plans display will be available online from August 29, 2025 through September 12, 2025. 

    Virtual Plans Display (PDF)

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns will be from August 29, 2025 through September 12, 2025. 

    Submit a Comment

    Project Overview

    County: Westmoreland
    Municipality: Unity Township
    State Route: 1049
    Local Name: Twin Lakes Road
    Project Type: Bridge Replacements
    MPMS Number: 116467
    Proposed Construction Start: July 2026
    Proposed Construction End: November 2026
    Last Updated: 08/29/2025

    This project consists of replacement of the existing structures that carry Route 1049 (Twin Lakes Park Road) over branch of Little Crabtree Creek in Unity Township, Westmoreland County. The roadway approach work will be the minimum required to safely transition back the existing roadway. Also included will be upgrades to drainage, guiderail, and signing.

    The projects will be a Department Force Precast Concrete Box Culvert replacement and a Department Force Precast Elliptical Pipe replacement.

    The purpose of the project is to construct reliable crossings of Route 1049 over branch of Little Crabtree Creek that will provide safe and efficient access across the stream to serve local residents, emergency providers, and maintain connectivity. Route 1049 (Twin Lakes Rd) traffic will be maintained with a detour during construction approximately 8 weeks a piece for each structure. Access to Twin Lakes Park and parking lots will be maintained during construction.

    Contact Information

    Chad Kezmarsky
    Project Manager
    724-439-7257
    ckezmarsky@pa.gov

    Melissa Maczko
    Media or General Inquiries
    724-415-3748
    mmaczko@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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