The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) would like to welcome you to the Altoona Transportation Improvement Project webpage. PennDOT Engineering District 9-0 is undertaking the Altoona Transportation Improvement Project (Altoona TIP) to examine existing traffic conditions and transportation improvement needs for two of the most heavily traveled corridors in the City of Altoona, the 17th Street (State Route 4010) and the 6th/7th Avenue (State Route 764) corridors. These corridors are important links in the Altoona transportation network. The efficient and safe operation of traffic through these corridors is necessary for economic and community growth and vitality. This website provides information on the Altoona TIP study and addresses questions on the study scope, project schedule and other important issues which may affect the residents and businesses of this area.

The 17th Street (State Route 4010) corridor between Interstate 99 and 12th Avenue is a major east-west travel route between the interstate and the downtown business district. The 6th and 7th Avenue corridor serves as an important north-south connection between Kettle Street and 31st Street. These corridors link retail areas and the interstate system to regional education and medical centers and the downtown business area.

PennDOT is currently conducting a Needs Study for the corridors to quantify existing traffic conditions and determine the need for transportation improvements. Public involvement is an important part of the needs study process. Public meeting dates and times will be advertised though the local media and posted on this website.

Please feel free to review all of the information provided on this webpage. If you have any questions or would like to comment on the project, please feel free to contact Brad Brumbaugh, PennDOT District 9-0 Project Manager, and we will be happy to assist you.


                                                             Thank you,
                                                             Mr. Thomas Prestash, P.E.
                                                             District Executive
                                                             PennDOT District 9-0