A brand-new grocery store is nearing completion at 230 PA-288 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, just west of the busy Mercer Road intersection. The location, which has remained open farmland for decades, will officially become home to an ALDI store on June 25, 2025, per Google business listing. This marks a notable shift in shopping options for locals, especially with a Giant Eagle situated directly across the highway.
The latest aerial imagery shows the building structure is complete, with construction equipment still present on site, suggesting interior and final site work is underway.
Location History
This parcel at the corner of PA-288 and Mercer Road has a long history as rural farmland. Historical aerial imagery from 1952 confirms uninterrupted agricultural use until recent years. Even by 2020, street-level views still showed an open field at this intersection.
The transition began in October 2024, when Franklin Township officials confirmed the start of construction. The project advanced rapidly through the winter, transforming a previously undeveloped piece of land into a modern retail structure.
Project and Permit Details
On February 21, 2024, the Franklin Township Board of Supervisors granted conditional approval for ALDI’s subdivision plan, pending Pennsylvania DEP confirmation. The resolution was part of a broader plan revision for land development, filed as Resolution 8-2024. By January 2025, Ellwood City Borough approved a sewer tap connection, signaling cross-jurisdictional cooperation on infrastructure.
Construction progressed quickly through late 2024 into early 2025. The latest satellite view, captured in early spring, shows a fully enclosed building with defined parking and access areas.
Last Updated on May 25, 2025 by F.E.M