News and Updates
June 1, 2021:
Possible Delays Expected on PA Turnpike Near Somerset Interchange
Delays could occur throughout the summer as blasting continues for reconstruction work.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling near Somerset Interchange, Exit 110, that they may experience delays as blasting operations are extended throughout the summer for the total reconstruction and widening project between mileposts 102 and 109 in Somerset County.
To safely conduct blasting operations in the area, traffic paces will occur as needed throughout the summer to keep motorists and workers safe. During the paces, Turnpike maintenance crews and PA State Police will restrict Turnpike traffic to a speed of 20-25 miles an hour until blasting is complete. Motorists in the area should be prepared for slow-moving traffic and possible stoppages.
The $117 million project, which is being paid with toll dollars as part of the PTC’s capital plan, is expected to be completed in the summer of 2024.
June 8, 2021:
PA TURNPIKE ANNOUNCES RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN SOMERSET COUNTY
Total road reconstruction project between mileposts 102 and 109 to start Jan. 11.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is announcing a total reconstruction and widening project getting underway Jan. 11 in Somerset County between mileposts 102 and 109 of the PA Turnpike.
The $117 million project, which is being paid with toll dollars as part of the PTC’s capital plan, is expected to be completed in the summer of 2024.
SAI Consulting Engineers will oversee the project that New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Inc. will be constructing. The work will include, but is not limited to, moving 2.7 million cubic yards of dirt, installing several storm water controls including basins and rain gardens plus building three retaining walls. Once work is completed, there will be three travel lanes in each direction.
After this seven-mile stretch is finished, the PTC will have totally reconstructed 55 miles of roadway between Irwin Interchange (Exit # 67) and the Allegheny Tunnel (milepost 122).