PennDOT Announces Winter Strategy for Route 68 Corridor Project in Butler County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has unveiled its winter strategy for the ongoing Route 68 Corridor Improvement Project in Butler and Connoquenessing Townships, Butler County. With the chilly months bearing down, motorists can expect to navigate a series of temporary traffic adjustments designed to maintain safe travel through the spring of 2025. Notably, this includes the installation of left turning lanes at several key intersections along Route 68, such as Brandywine Boulevard and Meridian/Benbrook Road, as per

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To foster a safer driving experience, current configurations already featuring left-turning lanes will be bolstered with additional signage to more effectively guide the public. Motorists are expected to comply with traffic laws, especially the crucial act of yielding to oncoming traffic when dealing with the center turning lane between the intersections of Route 68 with Double Road/Stevensen Road and Meridian Road/South Benbrook Road, as detailed by

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The scope of the $18.7 million undertaking, contracted to Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. of State College, PA, covers signal replacements, turn lane additions, and numerous other corridor enhancements. The goal is straightforward: to not only improve safety but also to alleviate the notorious congestion that plagues PA 68 commuters. According to project timelines, the expected completion is November 2025.

For real-time updates on traffic conditions, the public is encouraged to use the 511PA platform. Available via web, a smartphone application, or a simple phone call, 511PA offers an arsenal of resources, including traffic delay warnings and weather forecasts, to keep drivers informed and prepared. In a move to further streamline communications, PennDOT encourages residents to sign up for updates in counties such as Armstrong and Jefferson. Moreover, comprehensive details on District 10’s infrastructure projects can readily be accessed through the

PennDOT website.

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