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For Immediate Release
10/11/06
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Pippy Joins Findlay Connector Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Long awaited roadway opens to motorists on Wednesday. 

Moon – State Sen. John Pippy (R-37) joined officials and motorists today for the opening of the Findlay Connector on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. 

The three-year, $225 million project concluded with today's ribbon-cutting ceremony. The road will connect the Pittsburgh International Airport and Route 60 with Weirton, W.Va., and Steubenville, Ohio, to the west on Route 22.

 "This new roadway will help improve commerce and development, and relieve some of the congestion on the Parkway West," said Pippy.  "The ability to create jobs is closely related to the quality of the transportation system. The Findlay Connector means easier access to the airport and points west, and that is a boost for economic development." 

The toll highway has four interchanges: at Route 60/Pittsburgh International Airport; Route 30 and Bald Knob Road in Findlay; and Route 22 in Robinson, Washington County. 

CONTACT: Matt Campion (412) 262-2260