2024
In June 2024, crews began laying new rails for the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
The Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad was realigned
as part of the bridge replacement
The new railroad bridge clears the way for a Route 51 widening
Northbound Route 51 traffic shift facilitates DDI crossover construction
Milling and paving continued on Concord Lane
I-70 ramps were constructed
Finley Road was realigned
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad Bridge floor systems lowered into position
Construction continues on Route 51 Bridge over I-70
2023
I-70 reconstruction began
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad Bridge abutments completed
Painting began on the Matthew Smelser Memorial Bridge
Construction on Route 51 Bridge over I-70 began
Finley Road was realigned
Cedarbrook Golf Course Tunnel completed
Spring 2023
Installation of caison for Digital Messaging Sign
Access stairs for rehabilitation platform at Matthew Smelser Memorial Bridge
Setting tracks for tunnel boring pit
Beginning of ramp construction
Fall 2022
Excavation began on the relocation of Finley Road
Equipment and supplies are ready for work on the relocated Finley Road
Bill Kovach, PennDOT District 12 District Executive, and Melissa Batula, PennDOT Acting Executive Deputy Secretary. spoke at the November 4th groundbreaking event.
PennDOT District 12 design and construction teams gathered at the groundbreaking