Construction deliveries for Homer City power plant & data center to impact Westmoreland County roads

News Clip0:42WPXI-TV News Pittsburgh·Homer City, Indiana County, PA·9/5/2026

Construction deliveries for a new power plant and data center in Homer City, Pennsylvania, are expected to cause significant traffic impacts on Westmoreland County roads. Over 50 slow-moving trucks will be transporting large components, affecting police, fire, and school bus operations over the next couple of months.

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Gov: Westmoreland County

Construction deliveries for a new power plant and data center project in Homer City, Pennsylvania, are anticipated to create significant traffic disruptions in Westmoreland County. The project involves transporting large components from the Armstrong terminal in Freeport, via Routes 66 and 22, to the Homer City site.

Officials have announced that more than 50 trucks, traveling at approximately 15 mph, will use these routes over the next several months, with the first of three phases beginning on September 14th. This substantial logistical operation is expected to impact local police and fire department operations, as well as school bus routes.

Authorities are urging residents to be aware of the upcoming traffic changes.