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Last barrier falls to Route 219 construction
May 23, 2013The Tribune-Democrat (May 23, 2013)
SOMERSET — As hoped, the state Department of Environmental Protection came through Thursday with what is described as the final approval needed to allow PennDOT to advertise for bids on the Somerset-to-Meyersdale leg of Route 219.
Read MoreFinal Permit for Route 219 Construction Issued
May 22, 2013We Are Central PA (May 22, 2013)
WASHINGTON D.C.- Congressman Bill Shuster is pleased to announce that the final permit for the long awaited Rt. 219 four-lane extension from Somerset to Meyersdale in Somerset County has been approved. Construction of the approximate 11-mile project is set to begin late this summer.
Read MoreRoute 219 expansion approved by the EPA
May 21, 2013Altoona Mirror (May 21, 2013)
Rep. Shuster: One permit required for project to begin
Officials are hoping to secure one final permit before construction to improve and expand Route 219 can begin.
Read MoreRoute 219 south project clears hurdle
May 21, 2013Trib Live (May 21, 2013 )
Work could begin this summer on grading a path through southern Somerset County for a four-lane Route 219 between Somerset and Meyersdale now that federal environmental regulators are not going to insist on a more extensive review of the environmental impact of the new highway, state and federal officials said Monday.
Read MoreRoute 219 Project
May 20, 2013ABC 23 WATM (May 20, 2013)
A long awaited road improvement project in Somerset County is getting the green light from the Environmental Protection Agency.
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