In the summer of 1996 Penn Line was awarded a sub contract from American Asphalt to upgrade 123 guard rail bridge approaches along a 110 mile stretch of the PA turnpike.  This project presented several challenges such as unusual traffic control patterns, work scheduling and coordinating with four other contractors.  The purpose of this multi million-dollar project was to upgrade the Northeast Extension, which was completed in 1957, to the standards of an interstate highway.  Our thanks to all the Penn Liners who successfully completed one of the biggest projects during the 1996 construction season.

PA Mon/Fayette Expressway, Seeding, Matting & Landscape

     In 1998 Penn Line began work on three sub contracts valued at 2+ million dollars for seeding, matting and landscape on a 7.5 mile segment of new construction for the Mon/Fayette Expressway.  PA DOT estimates the total cost of construction for the new roadway at 140 million dollars. General contractors on this project awarding us work include Mashuda Corp., New Enterprise Stone & Lime and Elmo Greer & Sons.  The three sections of construction on this project are expected to be open for traffic in late 1999.  There is also slated a 4.5 mile section of new build from the West Virginia line to I-68, the final link, which will be awarded by WV DOT.  We hope to be involved in the West Virginia project also.

Strip Mine Reclamation 1997

     Throughout the summer of 1997 Penn Line was busy planting seedlings and hydroseeding over 1000 acres throughout central PA for a number of coal operators including Skyhaven Coal and Action Mining Companies.  Beautification to reclaimed area is vital to the environment and to wildlife habitat.  It is with an environmentally positive attitude that our efforts always produce successful reforestation results.

Garrett County, Maryland, Recessed Pavement Markers

     In 1996 and 1997 Penn Line Service, Inc. was called on by I. A. Construction Company to install 503 recessed pavement markers on state routes 50 & 219 in Garrett County Maryland.  Utilized on this project was a company designed and built pavement slot cutting machine mounted on a skid steer loader.  The projects were completed on time and to everyone’s satisfaction.

Logan County, West Virginia, Farm Field Fence

     In the summer of 1996 Penn Line completed a subcontract with Bizzack, Inc. for installation of right of way farm field fence valued at $148,425.86.  This fence was installed along US Route 119 in Logan County.  Rough terrain on this project made installation a challenge.  Crews had to manually move equipment and tools into areas where access was limited.  Never the less, our employees successfully completed the project on schedule. Good Job!

West Virginia Dept. of Transportation, US 19 Sign Renovation

     In the summer of 1997 Penn Line completed a traffic sign project valued at 1.5 million dollars.  The contract, awarded in July 1996, was with the West Virginia Dept. of Transportation.  The project included major items of work such as 12 overhead sign structures with concrete footers, sign lighting, extruded panel and flat sheet signs, and flat sheet sign overlays.  Congratulations to Penn Line employees who successfully met the project completion date and helped give the West Virginia traveling public a safer more efficient roadway.

Consol, Inc. Fencing & Signaage

     In mid summer of 1997 Penn Line Crews completed a fence and sign project in South Western PA for Consol, Inc. valued at $110,823.64.  This was a turn key design/build bid proposal and had several interesting aspects.  Unique to the project was a 30 foot sliding gate operated by a high frequency gate operator and card reader system.  Installation of fence involved a steep hillside condition that posed some great challenges.  Penn Line crews successfully completed all aspects of the project, including change notices, on schedule. A job well done!

Clearfield, PA Area School District, Soccer Field

     During the summer of 1996 Penn Line offered it’s professional services to help build a much needed soccer field for the local school district.  This was a total community effort as the approval was given to build the field as long as there was no cost to the taxpayer.  With considerable work from community volunteers and Penn Line the steeply graded once unused area was transformed into a level soccer field and was ready for play in 1997.  Special Penn Line Employees volunteered to do much of the work including preparing the seed bed and using a hydroseeder to apply company donated fertilizer on this project.  The school board held a banquet to honor those involved and thanked them for the "extraordinary efforts" on the soccer field project.