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    District 12 Projects - Washington County

    Route 88 Improvements - Charleroi 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 November 10, 2026 through November 24, 2026. 

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns will be from November 10, 2026 through November 24, 2026. 

    Submit a Comment

    Project Overview

    County: Washington
    Municipalities: Speers Borough, Charleroi Borough, North Charleroi Borough
    State Route: 88
    Local Names: Pennsylvania Avenue, McKean Avenue, Fallowfield Avenue, Lincoln Avenue
    Project Type: Pavement Preservation
    MPMS Number: 105426
    Proposed Construction Start: April 2027
    Proposed Construction End: 06/30/2028
    Last Updated: 11/10/2026

    The Route 88 Improvements - Charleroi Project will take place in Speers, Charleroi and North Charleroi Boroughs in Washington County. This project will mill and resurface Route 88 throughout the project limits. This project will also mill and resurface 1st through 12th streets between McKean Avenue and Fallowfield Avenue in Charleroi Borough. Concrete patching will occur on McKean Avenue between 4th and 6th Street. Work will be performed to the traffic signals at Route 88/Lock St./Charleroi-Monessen Bridge and Route 88/Seventh St. Miscellaneous construction will include base repairs, drainage work, sidewalk replacement, curb replacement, ADA ramp upgrades, signing upgrades, guiderail upgrades, and pavement marking upgrades. The purpose of this project is to improve and extend the useful life of the existing pavement as well as improving the rideability. In addition, the project will improve mobility for vehicles and pedestrians. The anticipated let date for this project is 2/11/27 with construction begging in April 2027. The project completion date is set for 6/30/28.  

    Contact Information

    Brian Letrick
    Project Manager
    724-439-7323
    bletrick@pa.gov

    Melissa Maczko
    Media Contact
    724-439-7135
    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.

    Title VI

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