Allegheny Mountain Realignment

Traveling Construction Allegheny Mountain Realignment

Project Overview

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) will construct a new stretch of mainline roadway to increase safety, reduce congestion, and allow for the free flow of traffic through Allegheny and Stonycreek Townships in Somerset County to the south of the Allegheny Tunnel.

Safety is paramount to the project. The selected alignment was chosen to achieve the following objectives for the Allegheny Mountain Realignment project:

  • Reduce the frequency and severity of accidents in the vicinity of the tunnel
  • Eliminate rerouting of vehicles carrying hazardous materials
  • Accommodate existing and future traffic volumes
  • Minimize environmental impacts

The new alignment will reduce congestion and increase access and mobility for the region.

The alternatives analysis phase of the project has been completed and the preferred alternative was selected. The preliminary design phase began in March 2024 after the Bowman Consulting Group Team was selected in 2023.  It is expected to take four years to complete the preliminary design. Please complete the Contact Information Form to be kept updated about the project.

 

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September 26, 2024 Project Briefing

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