Construction Now Underway

Route 981, Section Y10 is now under construction, following the issuance of Notice to Proceed on November 24, 2025. Plum Contracting of Greenburg is the prime contractor. The Y10 project extends about 2.5 miles along Hill Churches Road/Bell Memorial Church Road (Route 2023), from the Bingham Road intersection in Mount Pleasant Township, northward to Route 981 at Airport Road in Unity Township, Westmoreland County. 

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2025 Construction Start-Up Activities

Initial construction efforts are focusing on:

• Utility relocations
• Tree trimming and clearing
• Minor earthwork operations (weather-permitting during winter months)

Anticipated 2026 Construction Activities

Major construction will begin in 2026 with work zones in several areas along the corridor. Planned activities include:

• Continued utility relocations
• Temporary realignment of Route 2023 near Green Street
• Temporary roadway work within the Airport Industrial Park area to maintain access during construction

Construction Phasing Overview 

Construction will occur over four seasons, divided into four primary phases:

• Phase 1: South of Route 130 (Bingham Road to Route 130)
• Phase 2: North of Route 130 (Route 130 to Green Street)
• Phase 3: Northern tie-in (Airport Industrial Park and Airport Road Roundabout)
• Phase 4: New Route 981 alignment (Route 2023/Green Street to Airpark)

Anticipated Schedule

Preliminary Design: Complete

Final Design and Right-of-Way Acquisition: Complete

Construction: 2025 - 2029

All roadway improvements will be completed and open to traffic in 2029, with some phases overlapping to minimize disruptions. Detours will primarily utilize state routes.

Key Features

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Work Zone Safety