SR 422, Benjamin Franklin Hwy Resurfacing

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is requesting bids for milling and resurfacing of State Route 422 Section L39 in Lawrence County, with bids due June 18, 2026, anticipated Notice to Proceed August 3, 2026, and required completion by January 5, 2029. The project is on the National Highway System and carries federal funding subject to Buy America and Build America Act compliance.

Prequalification is mandatory. A zero percent DBE set-aside applies, and prevailing wage rates are required for all work. The scope spans approximately 3.8 miles from 1635 feet east of Willowbrook Road (Segments 0404/0405, Station 161+23) through Shenango and Slippery Rock Townships to the Butler County line (Segments 0550/0551, Station 542+12), encompassing over 100 line items: 226,830 square yards of milling, over 226,000 square yards of asphalt wearing course placement, over 75,000 linear feet of pavement markings, base repairs, minor structure work, guide rail installation and replacement, drainage improvements, traffic signal upgrades, signing, and miscellaneous construction as indicated on approved drawings.

The estimated contract value is between $15 million and $19.999 million. Environmental constraints include restrictions on in-stream work in Slippery Rock Creek and tree clearing near bat hibernacula. Road User Liquidated Damages (RULD) of $1,700 per hour apply for traffic restrictions exceeding specified times, and $13,300 per weekend apply for weekend restrictions beyond allowable limits. The project includes coordination with McConnell's Mill State Park access maintenance and compliance with worker protection and investment certifications. All materials must meet federal Buy America and Build America requirements. No pre-bid meeting is required.