PennDOT to present updated alternatives for State College Area Connector at public meeting
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The next phase of planning for a major regional highway project will take place this week as PennDOT and federal officials hold a public meeting to unveil updates to the State College Area Connector project.
On Thursday, May 8, PennDOT and the Federal Highway Administration will host the second public scoping meeting from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Wyndham Garden State College in Boalsburg. The meeting is expected to reveal refined versions of the proposed northern, central, and southern routes, first presented in August 2024, as well as PennDOT's recommended preferred alternative.
The connector project is aimed at easing congestion and improving safety on the busy Route 322 corridor between Potters Mills and Boalsburg. In addition to meeting growing traffic demands, PennDOT says the goal is to deliver a roadway design that meets modern transportation expectations.
Attendees will have the chance to view detailed exhibits, speak with project team members, and submit comments in person. Meeting materials will also be available online beginning May 5 through the project website at PennDOT.pa.gov/SCAC.
For those who cannot attend, written feedback can be submitted by mail to PennDOT District 2-0 in Clearfield or via email. Accommodations for those with disabilities are available by request with advance notice.
The event is part of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which requires extensive public input and evaluation of environmental and community impacts before construction can begin.
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No construction timeline has been announced, but PennDOT is continuing to collect public input before advancing to the final design phase.
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