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 16^th, 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.