District 12 Accomplishments
Counties: Fayette | Greene | Washington | Westmoreland
June 2023
Working For You
In District 12, 107 projects are underway or expected to start or go out for bid this year, with a total value of $616 million. You can find weekly updates of planned department maintenance activities on the District 12 page.
From January 2023 through June 2023, 10 construction contracts for highway, bridge, and other improvement projects were completed in the district through PennDOT's private-sector partners.
27
Bridges Repaired, Replaced, or Preserved*
217
Miles of Roadway Improved *
107
Projects +
$616
Million in Projects +
+ Underway or expected to start or go out for bid this year in District 12 | * From January 2023 Through June 2023
27 bridges were repaired, replaced, or preserved by PennDOT or industry forces through June 2023. 217 miles of roadway were improved by department or partner crews Through June 2023. This includes 32 miles of paving. See projects happening or planned near you at PennDOT's Project Website.
District 12 has put out 201 bridge projects and 296 projects for roadway and other improvement projects worth approximately $1.6 billion since January 2015.
Featured Projects
Route 21 over Route 166 Project
Cost: $8.2 million
County: Fayette
Laurel Valley Transportation Improvement Project
Cost: $55.2 million
County: Westmoreland
I-70 and Route 51 Interchange Improvement Project
Cost: $120 million
County: Westmoreland
Route 21 over Route 166 Project
Plum Contracting, Inc. began work on the Route 21 Bridge over Route 166 project in German Township, Fayette County on April 18, 2022.
The anticipated completion date was December 5, 2023, and the job was finished five months ahead of schedule on July 11, 2023.
This project consisted of the replacement of the structure carrying Route 21 (Roy E. Furman Highway) over Route 166 including approach roadway along Route 21. Route 166 was reconstructed to lower the vertical grade beginning at the Route 166 and Route 8021 (Ramp B) intersection and ending at the Route 166 and Route 8021 (Ramp E) intersection. The project also included drainage and guide rail upgrades, stormwater management facility installation, signage, and pavement marking.
Cost: $8.2 million
County: Fayette
More About the District 12 ConstructionLaurel Valley Transportation Improvement Project
Work began on this project during the 2021 construction season. Route 981, Section Q20 is approximately 4.5 miles and extends from the intersection of Route 981 and Route 819, just north of Mount Pleasant Borough, and ends near the intersection of Route 981 and Route 2023 in Norvelt, Mount Pleasant Township. This project consist of improving sight distance issues, curves and grades throughout the project area. Route 981 travel lanes and shoulders will be widened in both directions, to include 12-foot travel lanes and eight-foot shoulders that can accommodate bicycles and pedestrians. The project was awarded to Walsh Construction Company. Construction completion is scheduled for Fall 2024.
Cost: $55.2 million
County: Westmoreland
More About the Laurel Valley Transportation Improvement ProjectI-70 and Route 51 Interchange Improvement Project
Work began on this project during the 2022 construction season. This project involves the widening and reconstruction of Interstate 70 along with the reconstruction of the Route 51 Interchange (Exit 46) to replace it with a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI). To accommodate the new interchange, the project limits on Route 51 are 1 ½ miles in length with approximately one mile involving reconstruction and widening. The project involves several intersecting roadways including the relocation of Finley Road and Route 981. Also included is work to improve nine structures, including two that will require coordination with Wheeling and Lake Erie and CSX railroads. Additionally, the project will include nine stormwater management basins, use of column supported embankments, steepened rock slope construction, incorporated sewer line construction, traffic signals, new interchange signing including overhead sign structures, pavement markings, guiderail, drainage, highway lighting, ITS relocation work, channel relocation, and other miscellaneous construction. The project was awarded to Golden Triangle Construction Company, Inc. Construction completion is scheduled for Fall 2027.
Cost: $120 million
County: Westmoreland
More About the I-70 and Route 51 Interchange ProjectPennDOT's Engineering District 12 is responsible for the state-maintained transportation network in this region. This includes 3,627 road miles and 2,339 bridges.
We also work with local governments, elected officials, stakeholders and the public on keeping people and goods moving safely and efficiently in this region.
3,627
State-Maintained Road Miles
2,339
State-Maintained Bridges
727
Employees*
* Filled salaried positions. Does not include wage jobs, which fluctuate seasonally.
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