Mercer Welcome Center Eastbound – I-80

On I-80 eastbound near Shenango in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, Mercer Welcome Center offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 10 spaces.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking10Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this welcome center

Drivers heading east on I-80 near Shenango, Pennsylvania, can take a break at the Mercer Welcome Center. Its current operating status has not been verified. Confirm the current situation with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-80, near Shenango in Mercer County. The recorded position is around mile marker 1.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 10 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Visitor information

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Time limits and overnight parking

Pennsylvania limits stays to 2 hours in a 24-hour period, or the posted limit; sleeping is allowed only in a legally parked vehicle and overnight camping is prohibited. Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: 67 Pa. Code 443.2 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 41.181181, -80.502104. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this welcome center on I-80 Eastbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 80 near Shenango.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 10 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

Can I stay overnight at this welcome center?

Pennsylvania limits stays to 2 hours in a 24-hour period, or the posted limit; sleeping is allowed only in a legally parked vehicle and overnight camping is prohibited. Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Posted signs on site apply.