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Traffic
Pattern Change
beginning November 16, 2009
Motorists
will encounter a change in the traffic pattern on the Route
22 project that is currently under reconstruction between
Westinghouse to
the Indiana County Line:
Westbound SR 22 is currently under total reconstruction. A
single lane traffic restriction exists for both eastbound
and westbound traffic, throughout the length of the entire
project, from the Auction Barn Road intersection to the
Indiana County line. Turning lanes are provided at
intersections.
Currently,
Westbound and Eastbound traffic
has been temporarily crossing over the Conemaugh River on
the east bound side of the bridge. Weather
permitting, the week beginning
Monday November 16th, all traffic will
be shifted and cross the Conemaugh River Bridge on the
Westbound side. Traffic will travel on the new concrete
pavement then temporarily cross back to the existing
eastbound pavement at the “Blue Ridge Diner”. This traffic
change will allow work to begin on the eastbound side of the
roadway.
An 11 foot wide lane
restriction is in affect until further notice. A reduced
speed limit of 40 MPH is also in effect. Motorists may
experience intermittent delays. Please use caution while
traveling thru the construction project.
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Because this project affects local wetlands, mitigation
measures have been undertaken. These measures are being coordinated with
the Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers throughout final design.
Wetland mitigation for this project was completed through
the construction of a wetland replacement site at the Loyalhanna
Creek property owned and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. The
wetland mitigation site includes approximately 2.75 acres of wetlands. However,
additional mitigation work has been done near the existing site.
The
Car-Top Baot Launch project is underway to fulfill a mitigation commitment for
the S.R. 22 Section B07, B08, B09, and B10. The purpose of the project is to provide a gated
access point and parking area for recreational boating
(car-top light craft) in the Conemaugh River Lake.
Please see the
Car-Top Boat Launch link for additional information and
pictures.
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