Pilot Projects
PennDOT will use pilot projects to facilitate an incremental approach to developing and deploying digital delivery. The pilot projects will allow PennDOT to test the digital solution, monitor, receive feedback, refine and retest. Piloting will initially be on a small scale. As the solution is refined, piloting will expand in scale until the successful digital solution is formalized in PennDOT's policy or guidance documents.
This page will be updated as new pilot projects are launched.
Pilot Projects by Type
For this phase of the directive, we are piloting the process of developing Industry Foundation Class (IFC) files for construction contracts using the OpenBridge Designer software, which includes analysis, 3D modeling and detailing tools. The objectives of this project are to develop an IFC file that can reproduce the model details using an openBIM Standard.
Selected Pilot Projects:
| Project | District | County | SR-Section | Description | Anticipated Let Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57945 | 1 | Crawford | 0006-B12 | US 6 French Ck Br #3 | 08/07/2025 |
| 78117 | 10 | Indiana | 3010-451 | Rearick Road Bridge #1 | 07/10/2025 |
For this phase of the directive, we are piloting the process of developing model-based deliverables for construction contracts using the OpenBridge Designer software, which includes analysis, 3D modeling and detailing tools. The objectives of this project are to develop a 3D model as complete as possible to reproduce the content traditionally conveyed through plan sheets; evaluate the Bentley software stack, and enable contractor use of the model.
Selected Pilot Projects:
| Project | District | County | SR-Section | Description | Let Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114138 | 1 | Crawford | 1032-B00 | SR 1032 Bridge over Shirley Run | 12/14/2023 |
| 8308 | 4 | Lackawanna | 3006-250 | SR 3006 over Gardner Creek | 07/27/2023 |
For this phase or the directive, we are piloting the mechanism and data requirements of requesting digital as-builts from contractors specific to guiderail. The focus for the 2021 pilot projects for digital as-builts will be collecting information about location (GPS coordinates) and GIS attributes that can be easily imported into the Guiderail Maintenance Database. These pilot projects will not include any requirements for delivering 3D models, but rather the deliverable will be a spreadsheet with information noting locations and pertinent information currently being tracked by PennDOT Central Office.
This Special Provision will be included in the contract documents for each pilot project.
Selected Pilot Projects:
| Project | District | County | State Route-Section | Description | Let Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97907 | 1 | Mercer | 0019-14M | US 19 Corridor Improvements | 05/06/2021 |
| 114153 | 4 | Luzerne | 0309-317 | SR 309 Resurfacing | 05/20/2021 |
| 113222 | 5 | Lehigh | 3022-01M | SR 3022 from Old 22 to Main Street | 06/10/2021 |
| 106052 | 9 | Cambria | 0056-006 | PA 56 - US 219 to T-346 | 05/06/2021 |
| 100118 | 10 | Indiana | 0119-402 | US 119-Marshall Road to Jefferson County | 05/06/2021 |
| 115848 | 12 | Greene | 0021-GDR | 12-21-GR2 | 05/06/2021 |
For this phase of the directive, we are piloting the process of developing model-based deliverables for construction contracts using the OpenRoads Designer software, which includes analysis, 3D modeling and detailing tools. The objectives of this project are to develop a 3D model as complete as possible to reproduce the content traditionally conveyed through contract and also plans, including roadways, drainage systems and utilities, and structures. Project construction inspection staff will use the model in lieu of plan sheets and cross section sheets.
Selected Pilot Projects:
| Project | District | County | SR-Section | Description | Anticipated Let Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109873 | 2 | McKean | 0346-538 | SR 346/4009 Signals/Roadway Improvements | 10/23/2025 |
| 92949 | 4 | Lackawanna | 8002-290 | Tigue Street Park N Ride | 04/23/2026 |
| 108173 | 9 | Cambria | 3007-006 | SR 3007 - T-377 to PA 56 | 08/22/2024 |
| 105900 | 10 | Butler | 0228-204 | Ekastown West 3R | 07/24/2025 |
| 101165 | 11 | Beaver | 0018-B61 | Frankfort Road Bridge | 11/07/2024 |
The Existing Ground Confidence Level (EGCL)/Roadway Authoring pilot will evaluate the process of collecting survey data to support digital delivery and authoring 3D models. These pilots will start with the evaluation of survey collection in 2021, then quickly move into the design phase which will continue with the evaluation of the 3D modeling process in 2022. Deliverables for these pilots will include ORD files for 3D surfaces and topographical and right-of-way geometry.
Selected pilot projects:
| Project | District | County | SR-Section | Description | Let Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98397 | 1 | Mercer | 0173-01S | PA 173 and Yankee School Rd Intersection (D.D.P.) | 12/15/2022 |
| 101292 | 3 | Tioga | 0006-134 | US6 & PA660 Intersection | 03/30/2023 |
The Model as Legal Deliverable (MALD) pilots, beginning in 2023, will put into play all aspects of the Digital Delivery Directive. The pilots will be applying new survey standards along with roadway, bridge and drainage authoring processes developed during each of the previous pilots. The project models, that are created for the MALD pilots, will be evaluated and reviewed to refine the design development and delivery processes that will ultimately become the standard for all PennDOT digital delivery projects. The deliverables for the MALD pilots will be fully developed discipline models and a project design report that will contain project data and information historically found on cover and general notes sheets.
Selected Pilot Projects:
| Project | District | County | SR-Section | Description | Anticipated Let Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116741 | 1 | Erie | 0005-B21 | SR 5 over 6 Mile Creek | 03/13/2025 |
| 113151 | 2 | Mifflin | 2008-A02 | SR 2008 over Br Jacks Creek | 12/11/2025 |
| 112732 | 3 | Bradford | 4024-023 | SR 4024 Slide Repair | 11/06/2025 |
| 115573 | 4 | Lackawanna | 0307-IMP | SR 307 and Winola Road Safety Improvement | 04/09/2026 |
| 10867 | 5 | Berks | 0061-15M | PA 61 Restoration Phase 2B | 03/26/2026 |
| 105803 | 6 | Montgomery | 1008-HT3 | PA 63/309 Connector: Phase 3 | 12/10/2026 |
| 117189 | 8 | Dauphin | 2019-022 | Nyes Rd over Beaver Creek | 01/15/2026 |
| 23590 | 9 | Somerset | 1017-01B | Breastwork Run Br#1 | 01/15/2026 |
| 106502 | 10 | Clarion | 0068-376 | PA 68 Dolby Street to Trout Run | 09/26/2024 |
| 117332 | 11 | Beaver | 2004-B12 | SR 2004 Freedom Crider Rd at Lovi Rd | 08/13/2026 |
| 73058 | 12 | Washington | 0088-06M | PA 88 over Peters Creek | 12/10/2026 |
For this phase of the directive, we are piloting the mechanism and data requirements for delivering "sheet-less" 2D digital project model in a single PDF form, or a digital roll plot. This Roll Plan will include items found in traditional sheeted PS&E submittals. These pilot projects will not include any requirements for delivering 3D models. This effort will also pilot how contractors will use the Roll Plan.
The Roll Plan instructional video can be accessed below.