Improvement project along Route 418 intersections in Mercer Co. starts soon
FARRELL, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the start of a project to make improvements at the intersections of Route 418 (Mercer Avenue) with Roemer Boulevard (Route 3006) and Route 518 (Sharon-New Castle Road) in Farrell.
The project will focus on new signals and pedestrian amenities at the intersections as well as creating a sidewalk along Route 518 to improve access to the nearby schools and businesses.
Work will also include new mast arms, vehicle signals, ADA curb ramps, pedestrian signals and push buttons, sidewalks, and painted crosswalks.
A traffic indicator and signal will also be placed at the driveway for 1801 Roemer Boulevard at the intersection with Route 418.
Construction is expected to start April 5, 2021, weather permitting, and be completed by fall 2021.
During a portion of the project, a detour using Route 518 and Roemer Boulevard will be in place. Traffic will also be controlled by flaggers.
PennDOT urges motorists to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions, and pay attention to signs and flaggers.
