GREENVILLE, Pa.—The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently released updated plans for proposed improvements to routes 18 and 58 near campus.
“We applaud the state’s significant investment in Greenville and Mercer County to improve vehicle flow and pedestrian safety. This project is being led by PennDOT. We appreciate the collaborative efforts of the department to address critical infrastructure needs in our community,” Thiel College President Susan Traverso, Ph.D. said. “The safety and well-being of our campus community members as well as anyone who travels through those intersections are of paramount importance to us, and we believe that the improvements brought about by this state-funded project will contribute to a safer and more efficient environment for everyone.”
According to PennDOT, the final design and right-of-way should be complete in February and construction could begin this year.
The improvements would involve three intersections, including realignments at Route 18 and Route 58, Route 18 and Packard Avenue and Route 58 and Packard Avenue. Additional improvements include new and upgraded sidewalks, curb ramps and driveway entrances. PennDOT has also been working with the state’s The Historic Preservation Office since part of the project will involve a small portion of Brother Martin’s Walk, the historic tree-lined sidewalk that has been a campus fixture since 1874.
The proposal has been updated to include improvements to Thiel College's campus, as well as the addition of a cul-de-sac near the intersection of College Avenue and Packard Avenue Extension.
The project is being funded predominantly with state and federal funds.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.