Design Update
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Spring 2026 Update
A public plans display was held on November 19, 2024. At this meeting, display boards were shared with the over 250 meeting attendees illustrating the proposed design; the anticipated timeline for construction relative to other projects in the area; the project noise study; and detour routes.
A traffic study was performed at 31 intersections surrounding the project area. The existing intersection delay was compared to the design year (2050) no-build and build delay utilizing projected traffic volumes. The PTC is coordinating the results of this study with PennDOT Engineering District 12 to determine if additional congestion mitigation measures should be pursued.
The design team will begin Final Design in 2026, which includes (but is not limited to): refining the proposed design shared at the public plans display; obtaining environmental permits; acquiring necessary right-of-way; finalizing the noise analysis; and clearing all utility conflicts.
This information will be updated as the project design progresses.