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    District 1 Projects - Venango County

    Route 62/322 Improvement Project

    Liberty Street Roadway Project Map

    Project Status

    Step 1:
    Development

    Step 2:
    Design

    Step 3:
    Construction

    Step 4:
    Completed

    Project Overview

    County: Venango
    Municipality: City of Franklin
    State, US Routes: U.S. 62 & 322 from PA 8 to US 322
    Local Name: 15th, 12th, 8th, and Liberty Streets
    Project Type: Intersection widening and improvements
    Proposed Construction Start: 2026
    Proposed Construction End: 2026
    Last Updated: December 2024

    The purpose of the project is to provide reliable and efficient transportation facilities for motorized traffic as well as pedestrians and bicyclists.

    The project will include resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation of the existing pavement and roadway, intersection improvements, and signal updates on Route 62/322 (Liberty Street and 15th Street) from the intersection of 15th Street (Route 8) and Mercer Road (Route 62) in Sandycreek Township to the intersection of Liberty Street (Route 322) and 8th Street (Route 322) in the City of Franklin. The project will also include minor intersection widening to accommodate truck off-tracking at 15th Street and intersection improvements at 12th Street intersection to reduce pedestrian crossing lengths and improve the geometry of the roadway.

    Work is expected to occur in 2026 construction season.

    Public Meeting

    An in-person public meeting was held November 30, 2023. A presentation was given and attendees were given the opportunity to ask questions. The presentation was boards that were on display are available below. 

    Traffic Impact

    No detours are expected in connection with the project, but there will be lane restrictions and traffic controlled by flaggers. 

    Contact Information

    Steve Schettler
    Project Manager
    814-678-7356
    sschettler@pa.gov

    Jill Harry
    Press Officer
    814-678-5035
    jharry@pa.gov

    Accessibility

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the PennDOT Project Manager listed above.

    Title VI

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