Route-288 Relocation Project To Hold Virtual Public Meeting

Independence Excavating is holding a Virtual Public Meeting regarding the SR 288 Relocation project on July 12th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

The project is located adjacent to the Zelienople Municipal Airport at the intersection of SR 288 and Lake Road. The virtual meeting is intended to share information with the public about the project impacts, schedule and detours as well as answer any questions participants may have.

The meeting will be held via Teams LIVE and will provide the public with a presentation and a chance to submit questions to the Project Team.

Additional information along with the link to join the meeting at 5:00 PM on July 12th can be found here: www.penndot.gov/RegionalOffices/district-11/PublicMeetings/BeaverCounty/Pages/SR288RelocationProject-.aspx

The SR 288 Relocation project is located just Northwest of Zelienople adjacent to the Zelienople Municipal Airport. The project entails a complete re-construction and re-alignment of a section of SR 288 (Zelienople Road) and SR 1010 (Lake Road) to facilitate the expansion and upgrade of the airport runway. The new alignment will eliminate the existing reverse curve condition on SR 288, widen SR 1010 and improve the stopping sight distance at the intersection between the two roads. During construction, a new storm sewer system will be installed along with all new asphalt, guiderail, pavement markings and signage.

In December of 2020 theories and rumors would have drivers believe that construction project is to expand the airport runway for FedEx and UPS type planes for their nearby fulfillment centers, but Airport Manager, David Holman said that’s simply not true.

Construction is set to commence in early July. Work will be performed under a full closure of both SR 288 and SR 1010. A truck and car detour will be implemented for these roadways and will commence on July 19, 2021. 102 calendar days are planned for construction once the roadways are closed.