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Virtual Plans Display Unveiled for Rostraver Township Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project in Westmoreland County

12/12/2023

Uniontown, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to participate in a Virtual Plans Display for the replacement of the pedestrian bridge over Interstate 70 – from Ross Street to Carson Street – in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County. 

The proposed project consists of replacing the existing Thru Truss pedestrian bridge and ADA facilities and updating the drainage.  Pedestrian traffic will be detoured during construction. 

Information on the Rostraver Township Pedestrian Bridge replacement project includes a short overview including project information, anticipated design and construction schedules, and a location map. An online comment form can be accessed via the PennDOT website from Tuesday, December 12 until Tuesday, December 26. 

Visit PennDOT District 12 website at http://www.penndot.pa.gov/District12. Click on the Public Meetings/Studies link under the District Links heading. Click the Westmoreland County box, and select the Rostraver Township Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project tile. 

Those unable to access the information online may give feedback by contacting PennDOT Project Manager Mr. Sean P. Sepe, P.E. at ssepe@pa.gov or 724.439.7233.  

The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project and receive public input regarding any questions or concerns with the project. It is also an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the project's potential effect upon Cultural Resources pursuant to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's 36 CFR Part 800 regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. 

The project documents will be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, contact PennDOT Project Manager Mr. Sean P. Sepe, P.E. at ssepe@pa.gov or 724.439.7233.  

Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891 or 800-468-4201. 

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Contact:  Laina Aquiline, laquiline@pa.gov or 724.415.3748 

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