​​​Waynesburg Betterment

Project Overview

Located in the Borough of Waynesburg and Franklin Township – This $11.8 million project is needed to ensure a safe and efficient route for all modes of transportation through the downtown Waynesburg business district. The only East-West traffic routes in the county (Route 21 and Route 19) run through the business district.  There are no reasonable alternatives for traffic to move through the county, which causes high traffic volumes and a high percentage of heavy vehicles. 

Work will include milling and resurfacing of Route 19 and Route 21, curve flattening to accommodate truck turning, base repair, signal upgrades, signal replacements, sidewalk replacements, upgrading ADA ramps, drainage improvements, as well as upgrading signage, delineation, and pavement markings. The contractor is Gullies Construction, LLC, and the project is anticipated to be complete in October 2024.

Project Update

07/24/2024 – The contractor has completed the roadway reconstruction of Richhill Street and will be starting the reconstruction of Morgan Street within the next few weeks. Lindy Paving is starting to mill and repave East High and Greene streets from Mount Morris Road to East Street. This portion of paving will be completed by July 26. The remainder of the paving in the borough will be completed in late September/early October.

0​​6/18/2024 ​– The contractor started the reconstruction of Richhill Street. The first portion completed was at the intersection of Greene and Richhill. Reconstruction of Richhill Street from Greene to High began on 06/17/2024.  This phase of work will be completed by July 4 and reopened to traffic.  Commercial truck and car detours are in place.  Starting July 8, work will begin on the northern side of Richhill and High Streets. Subcontractor Power Construction continues to energize new traffic signals and remove existing signals and poles in the process.​

​​Following completion of the Greene Street and Richhill Street intersection, the contractor is expected to proceed with reconstruction at the following intersections, in sequence:

• High Street (Route 19/21) & Richhill Street (Route 19).
• Greene Street (Route 19/21) & Morgan Street (Route 218).
• High Street (Route 19/21) & Morgan Street (Route 218).

​Additionally, milling and paving operations are anticipated to begin in early July on:

• High Street (Route 19/21) from Mt. Morris Road (Route 19) to Spring Street.
• Greene Street (Route 19/21) from Richhill Street (Route 19) to the intersection of High Street.
  

​NOTE:  Waynesburg Borough's sewerage project on Richhill and Morgan Streets is anticipated to begin on April 29th, 2024.  This will be coordinated and conducted by the Borough.  The traffic control for this work will performed by the Waynesburg Borough Police Department.  Please travel slowly through the posted work zones.

Press Releases

07/02/2024 - Route 19 Washington Road South Truck Closure Begins Monday in Greene County