The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that Grannas Brothers Stone and Asphalt Co., Inc., of Hollidaysburg, will begin a paving project on Monday, March 6, 2023, on PA 522 from the Mifflin County Line to Keystone Road in Shirley Township and Mount Union Borough, Huntingdon County.

On Monday, the contractor will start with tree trimming and tree removal along PA 522. Daylight flaggers will operate short-term traffic control. Motorists should anticipate minor delays, are advised to use caution and watch for construction personnel and vehicles.

The overall project consists of installation of new pavement on a six-mile stretch of PA 522 from U.S. Route 22 to the bridge at Brumbaugh Lumber on PA 522. Additional work on PA 522 includes drainage improvements, sign and guide rail upgrades. New traffic signals will also be installed at two intersections on Route 747 (Shirley Street) in Mount Union. One will be placed at the intersection with North Jefferson Street and the other at the intersection with Division Street.

All work on this approximately $3.9 million project is expected to be completed by November 2023. All work is weather dependent.

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 Contact: Monica R. Owens, moowens@pa.gov, 814-696-7105

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