Pennsylvania Turnpike unveils preliminary plans for State Route 130 Interchange project

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission held an Open House Plans Display for the public and interested stakeholders on the project design for the State Route 130 Interchange project in Penn Township, Westmoreland County.

In a release Tuesday, officials outlined the plan design, which will link the turnpike and state Route 130, improving access for both westbound and eastbound traffic from the turnpike.

The plan will also help to encourage economic development in Westmoreland and neighboring counties.

"This new interchange marks a significant step forward in enhancing transportation infrastructure, connectivity and potential economic development in Westmoreland County," Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Mark Compton said in the statement. "We look forward to expanding our connections to the communities who surround the PA Turnpike to enhance state and national mobility."

The Pennsylvania Turnpike's website outlines the project phases and details, along with additional projects in Penn Township.

The project is currently in the preliminary phase, the statement said, with construction currently scheduled to begin in fall 2035.

Construction is expected to be complete by summer 2038.

The Open House Plans Display was held at Penn-Trafford High School at 6 p.m. Tuesday.