Construction Highlights
2023
The roundabout at Hecla Road/State Street was completed.
Realignment of Route 981 near Norvelt, work at roundabout began.
New Boyer Run bridge.
Route 981/819 Roundabout opened to traffic.
Pavement placed on new Route 981.
Fiedors Grove Road realigned and widened.
Summer 2022
Construction crews removed the inactive railroad trestle.
Construction of the new Route 981 alignment is underway.
Construction of Route 981/Route 819 roundabout, including new box culvert to the north.
Route 981 construction under the PA Turnpike.
Setting beams for the new bridge over Boyer Run.
The old railroad trestle structure is displayed at the West Overton Museum.
New Route 981 alignment takes shape.
Design mapping for the Route 981/Route 819 roundabout showing the culvert in red.
Route 981 new alignment construction south of the PA Turnpike.
Beams set for the Route 981 bridge over Boyer Run.
Spring 2022
Construction crews are working on the new Route 981.
Construction is underway near Carpentertown Road.
The new Route 981 alignment takes shape.
Erosion and sediment controls protect streams in the construction area.
December 2021
Trees and other organic material have been cleared where the new Route 981 alignment will be built.
Drainage and erosion and sedimentation controls are in place to begin the roundabout construction near Routes 981 and 819.
Utility relocations are underway throughout the project area.
Please slow down for safety in work zones.
November 2021 Groundbreaking
State, local, and PennDOT Officials break ground for LVTIP
PennDOT District 12 District Executive Bill Kovach speaks at LVTIP groundbreaking
PA Senator Kim Ward speaks at LVTIP groundbreaking
Westmoreland County officials and PA Senator Kim Ward break ground for LVTIP
Project Area Photos
The PA Turnpike Bridge over SR 981
A vehicle approaches the intersection of SRs 819 and 981
SR 981 in Mt. Pleasant Township
Mt. Pleasant Junior Football League facilities in Norvelt