Construction of Speedway in Perryopolis to affect traffic

The construction of a Speedway gasoline station and convenience store at the corner of Route 51 and Quaker Church Road in Perryopolis will cause traffic restrictions for motorists and limit school bus movements between April 6 and April 19, according to Marathon Petroleum Co.

Stefanie Griffith, spokeswoman for Marathon Petroleum Co. public affairs, said the project will force some traffic changes because of the closure of the intersection as construction continues. Access to Quaker Church Road will be detoured over Tony Row Road from Route 51 for the two weeks of construction.

The southbound right lane of Route 51 will be closed from a point just before the intersection and just past the construction area for a total of about .25 miles, Griffith said. The left turning lane in the northbound lanes will be closed.

According to a news release put out by the company, roadway improvements and driveway installations will be completed during the closure.

The closure was originally scheduled to begin on April 1, but was delayed until after the Easter holiday.

The change may force the Frazier School District to modify some bus routes, said Suzanne Boni, district transportation director. She said she is setting up a meeting with the bus company to determine what changes should be made during the project.

Presently, a bus comes off of Quaker Church (Road), said Boni. It will have to go on Janet Street or another bus that uses Janet (Street) may pick up students that presently use the bus that picks up the Quaker Church Road students.

She said the determination will be made after a discussion with the bus company.

PennDOT officials referred all questions about the project to Marathon Petroleum Co., owner of the Speedway.

Karl Polacek is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at kpolacek@tribweb.com or 724-626-3538.

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