The $23 million Delmont Interchange was opened to traffic on September 15, 2000 completing a two-year widening of one mile of U.S. Route 22 and construction of a new Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) at Route 22 and State Route 66 in Salem Township. Approximately one mile of Route 66 also was improved.

Constructed by Golden Triangle Construction, Inc., of Imperial, PA., the interchange was opened to traffic more than three months ahead of schedule. Work began in early 1999. With the new interchange, traffic on Route 22 is now moving on a modern four-lane overpass. Vehicle flow on Route 66 - through traffic as well as that entering the highway from the Route 22 ramps - is regulated by the interconnected signal system now in place.

"The goal of the SPUI is to move cars and trucks through the interchange in the most efficient manner," said Greg Bednar, PennDOT's design project manager. "Plus, the interchange design will greatly enhance safety at this location."

Photo of Old Rt22/66 Interchange Click on Photo to enlarge	Photo of New Rt22/66 Interchange Click on Photo to enlarge

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