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    District 9 Projects - Somerset County

    New Baltimore Road Six Bridges Project

    This project on includes the replacement of six bridges on New Baltimore Road (Route 1017) between Lincoln Highway (Route 30) and Wambaugh Hollow Road (Route 1016) in Allegheney Township, Somerset County.

    Project Status

    Step 2 of 4

    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

    Public Outreach

    Public Meeting

    A public meeting featuring a public plans display and project presentation will take place:

    Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025    
    Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Location: St. John’s Parish Hall located, 167 Findley Street, New Baltimore, PA 15553

    Project Overview

    County: Somerset    
    Municipality: Allegheny Township
    State Route: Route 1017
    Local Name: New Baltimore Road
    Project Type: Bridge Replacements
    MPMS Numbers: 23590, 23591, 116999, 117000, 117001, 117002
    Proposed Construction Start: Summer 2028
    Proposed Construction End: Summer 2029
    Last Updated: November 2025

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is developing plans for a project that includes the replacement of multiple bridges on Route 1017 (New Baltimore Road) in Allegheny Township, Somerset County.

    The project consists of the replacement of six bridges along the route with minimal approach roadway work. During construction, current plans are for traffic to use a detour during both the 2028 and 2029 construction seasons to allow the contractor full access to the bridges.

    Contact Information

    Nolan Paronish
    Project Manager
    814-317-3144
    noparonish@pa.gov

    Garett Berkey
    Project Manager
    814-696-7142
    gberkey@pa.gov

    Jay Knarr
    Media Contact
    814-696-7101
    jaknarr@pa.gov

    Press Release Archive

    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.