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	Is my property in the path of the new highway?
	Those who will be directly affected by construction of the new highway or any of its related improvements are probably already aware that their property is in the path of the project. However, Right-of-Way acquisition plans are being completed during final design and additional acquisitions may be required. In any case, affected property owners will be contacted by PennDOT or one of its representatives as soon as possible.
	How many properties will be purchased to build the bypass?
	So far, 177 properties will be affected by the building of the new highway. Of those, 17 will be acquired in full, while smaller portions of 160 other parcels will be purchased.
	Who determines the value of property that is purchased?
	Fair market value is determined by qualified PennDOT appraisers or by local certified independent fee appraisers. They take local real estate trends and the value of comparable properties into consideration when determining fair market value for each parcel.
	How will PennDOT assist those who must relocate for construction of the new highway?
	In addition to paying fair market value for every acquired property, PennDOT offers assistance to those who must relocate. For those who request assistance, PennDOT also will attempt to find an acceptable replacement property within the local real estate market. PennDOT also pays relocation expenses for those who must move.
	Who is paying for this project?
	Funding is being provided by the Federal Highway Administration through the Transportation Efficiency Act of the 21st Century. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania also is a primary source of funding, using revenues derived from taxes collected at the pump and vehicle registration and other motor vehicle fees.
	How will construction affect my ability to travel on area roadways?
	Since most of this project involves construction of new roadway on new alignment, impacts on existing roads will be limited to the areas where the new roadway ties in to existing roads. However, the simple presence of large-scale construction likely will cause delays at times on a number of area roads.
	Can I expect any changes in the placement of the highway from this point on?
	The Record of Decision establishes a 200-foot wide corridor in which the roadway must be built. There are, however, a number of design issues related to the local road system that will be resolved before the start of construction.
	Will this new road bring increased noise or pollution to the area?
	Environmental studies found that expected noise levels in the project corridor would be, for the most part, within acceptable Federal and State limits. In locations where noise levels exceed levels that warrant noise abatement, feasible and reasonable noise mitigation measures, most likely in the form of noise barriers, will be designed as part of the project. Air pollution levels also were modeled during the EIS and found to be within acceptable limits of the Clean Air Act. In fact, easing the congestion that currently exists in Marshalls Creek will have a positive effect on local air quality.