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    District 9 - Cambria County

    Route 271 Rockfall Mesh in Southmont Borough, Cambria 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: Thursday, March 19, 2026
    Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Location: Southmont Borough Building, 148 Wonder Street, Johnstown, PA 15905

    Project Overview

    County: Cambria 
    Municipality: Southmont Borough
    State Route: 271
    Local Name: Menoher Boulevard
    Project Type: Rockfall Mesh Placement
    MPMS Number: 119278
    Proposed Construction Start: July 2026
    Proposed Construction End: September 2028
    Last Updated: February 2026

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is developing plans for the Route 271 (Menoher Boulevard) Rockfall Mesh Project in Southmont Borough, Cambria County.  The rockfall mesh project will include replacing damaged rockfall mesh and the removal of fallen material from the catchment area.  

    Project Detour Information

    A 10.2-mile detour will use Route 271 (Menoher Boulevard) to Route 3007 (Goucher Street), Franklin Street, Route 403 (Ferndale Avenue), Bridge Street, Central Avenue, Valley Pike, and Neopolian Street back to Route 217 (Menoher Boulevard).  

    Contact Information

    Adam Sherlock
    Project Manager
    814-317-3146
    asherlock@pa.gov

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

    Press Release Archive

    Public meeting and plans display for Route 3013 (Sipes Mill Road) Bridge Replacement Project

    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.