Pennsylvania Turnpike Hosts Open House Plans Display for State Route 130 Interchange Project
Pennsylvania Turnpike Hosts Open House Plans Display for State Route 130 Interchange Project
New interchange will link the PA Turnpike with State Route 130 in Penn Township
MIDDLETOWN, PA — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) will hold an Open House Plans Display for the State Route (SR) 130 Interchange Project in Penn Township, Westmoreland County, for the public and interested stakeholders.
The new SR 130 Interchange, located in the vicinity of PA Turnpike Milepost 63 between the PA Turnpike’s Irwin (Exit 67) and Pittsburgh (Exit 57) interchanges, will improve access to neighboring counties and employment centers from the PA Turnpike and support economic development in Westmoreland County.
While there will not be a formal presentation, preliminary engineering plans for the interchange design and other project information will be available for public review. Representatives from the PA Turnpike and their consultant project team will be available to speak with the public and answer any questions.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: Penn-Trafford High School Cafeteria, 3381 Route 130, Harrison City, PA 15636
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES [FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY]:
Interviews with PA Turnpike will be available prior to the event, from 5-5:30 p.m. For planning purposes, we are asking media to please RSVP to Crispin Havener or Marissa Orbanek (emails above).
SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS:
The meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. Anyone with questions or requiring special accommodations should contact Mohammad Mohammad at least seven days before the meeting by phone at (717) 831-7587 or by email at mmohammad@paturnpike.com.
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Media Contacts:
Crispin Havener, Assistant Press Secretary: (717) 870-2841, chavener@paturnpike.com
Marissa Orbanek, Press Secretary: (267) 408-5151, morbanek@paturnpike.com