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    District 9 - Blair County

    Route 453 Resurfacing and Stabilization Project

    Tyrone Borough and Snyder Township 

    Project Status

    Step 2 of 4

    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

    Project Overview

    County: Blair 
    Municipality: Tyrone Borough, Snyder Township
    State Route: 453
    Local Name: 15th Street, 14th Street,Lincoln Ave., Pennsylania Ave., Jamesville Pike
    Project Type: Pavement Resurfacing and Slide Stabilization
    MPMS Number: 108219
    Proposed Construction Start: March 16, 2026
    Proposed Construction End: July 7, 2027
    Last Updated: March 2026

    The project which includes resurfacing on Route 453 (East 11th Street / Pennsylvania Avenue / East 14th Street / Lincoln Avenue / West 15th Street, Jamesville Pike) from Interstate 99 (I-99) to T-514 (Beastons Road) and on Route 4027 (Pennsylvania Avenue) from Route 453 to Old U.S. 220 (Pennsylvania Avenue/South Eagle Valley Road) in Tyrone Borough and Snyder Township, Blair County. Slope and pavement stabilization work will be performed on Route 453 north of T-514 (Beastons Road). In addition to milling and overlay of pavement and slope stabilization, the project will include guide rail upgrades, ADA curb ramp upgrades, curb and sidewalk replacement, drainage upgrades, and new traffic signals and signs.

     

    Project Detour Information

    The project will include a 23.5-mile detour beginning Tuesday, March 24, and running through late August 2026, using Route 453, I-99, Route 865 (Bellwood Interchange), and Route 253 (Skyline Drive/Executive Drive/Cambria Street). The section of Route 453 scheduled for slope and pavement stabilization, approximately one (1) mile north of T-514 (Beaston Road), will be closed and impassable during the work.   

    Contact Information

    Ken Bookhamer
    Project Manager
    814-251-5116
    kpbookhame@pa.gov

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

    Press Release Archive

    Minor Delays Expected on Route 453 in Tyrone and Snyder Township, Blair County, Beginning March 16 for Tree Trimming

    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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