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    Shapiro Administration Invests $219 Million in Over 100 Projects to Improve Roads and Bridges in the Northwest Region

    PennDOT and partners will improve more than 85 miles of roadway and 43 bridges with this investment

    April 08, 2025

    Erie, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll, along with regional PennDOT officials, announced today that the Department is investing in more than 100 projects in the northwest region this year, representing an estimated investment of more than $219 million in state and local roads and bridges.

    In the first two years of the Shapiro administration 12,921 miles of roadway were improved, including 4,708 miles of paving: nearly 900 more miles of roadway improved and over 800 more miles paved than in the previous two years. During the same timeframe, work advanced on 1,172 state and local bridges, compared to 998 during the previous two years. Additionally, under this administration, PennDOT and its industry partners repaired more poor-condition bridges than any other state in the nation in 2023 and improved more miles of roadway than any time in the past decade.

    “Every Pennsylvanian deserves a safe and reliable transportation network, no matter where they live,” said Carroll. “Our investments in this region reflect the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to improving lives in every community in this state, and I’m proud of the many ways in which our team in District 1 works hard to meet the transportation needs of the people of northwest PA.”

    PennDOT will build on this momentum this year and anticipates investing more than $219 million in the region spanning Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties. This investment includes rehabilitating, reconstructing, and resurfacing more than 85 miles of highways and working on 43 bridges.  

    Standing out among the projects starting this year is the reconstruction of the first five miles of Interstate 80 in Mercer County. Slated to start in early April, the $115.7 million project will rebuild both eastbound and westbound lanes, as well as replace a bridge and repair seven other structures.

    “Interstate 80 in Mercer County is a gateway into Pennsylvania for thousands of travelers coming into the commonwealth from the west and, therefore, serves an important role in the economy for the entire state,” said PennDOT District 1 Executive Brian McNulty. “A project of this scale, one of the largest projects ever awarded in District 1, acknowledges the pivotal function I-80 plays in Pennsylvania and is just the start of our plans.”

    This project will kick off a series of contracts to reconstruct the first 15 miles of I-80 over the next six years. Following this project, PennDOT anticipates awarding a contract for similar work on miles 11 to 15 and 6 to 10, which are currently in design. In the meantime, the department will make repairs to needed sections of the interstate in Mercer County.

    It will also be a busy year for bridge work throughout the region with 43 bridges slated for repairs or replacements this year. Contracts for another 12 are scheduled to be awarded for work in 2026.

    These figures include several locally owned structures including three bridges on Old Route 99 in McKean Township, Erie County and two on Gilmore Road in Wolf Creek Township, Mercer County.

    “The local network of roads, bridges, and sidewalks is as vital to the quality of life of Pennsylvania residents as the large interstates and major bridges,” McNulty said. “That’s why PennDOT partners with county governments and local municipalities to identify funding opportunities, manage design consultants, and complete construction projects.”

    Through the Local Federal Aid Route (LFAR) program, PennDOT is assisting local governments with paving operations in the City of Erie and Millcreek Township, Erie County this year. Transportation Alternative Set Aside (TASA) funding will be used to create a new sidewalk near PennWest – Edinboro in the Borough of Edinboro, Erie County.

    The 2025 schedule includes awarding local project contracts later this year for work in 2026, including LFAR in the City of Warren, Warren County, and TASA in the City of Franklin, Venango County.  

    Notable projects that will see active work in 2025:

    Crawford County

    • Route 6 Reconstruction – Reconfiguring and reconstructing the roadway from Mead Avenue to Baldwin Street Extension in the City of Meadville and West Mead Township. Work will also include upgrades at three intersections, drainage upgrades, construction of a new multi-use trail, and right-of-way fence removal; $16.7 million. Started in 2024. Work to be completed in 2025.
    • Route 6 – Reconstructing the roadway from Route 618 to Route 19 in Conneaut Lake Borough and Sadsbury and Vernon townships; $5.2 million. Started in 2024. Work to be completed in 2025.
    • Interstate 79 – Restoring the highway from the Mercer County line to the Geneva Swamp Bridges near the Greenwood and Union township border; $8.9 million. Started in 2024. Work to be completed in 2025.
    • Route 8/77 – Intersection safety improvements including a slight intersection realignment; $3 million.  
    • Route 6 Bridge – Replacement of the bridge that carries Route 6 over French Creek in Hayfield and Woodcock townships; $6.8 million.
    • Route 285 – Paving 4.7 miles of Route 285 in North Shenango Township; $1.85 million.
    • Route 77 – Paving 3.27 miles of Route 77 in Sparta Township and Spartansburg Borough; $1.33 million.
    • Route 322 – Paving 2.68 miles of Route 322 in the City of Meadville and West Mead Township; $1.9 million.
    • Dunham Road Bridge – Replacement of the bridge that carries Dunham Road (Route 2039) bridge over Cussewago Creek in Vernon Township. Expected bid opening on June 26, 2025. Work to be completed in 2026.

    Erie County

    • Bayfront Parkway Project – Multifaceted project with pedestrian improvements, including a bridge, two roundabouts and a grade separated intersection, missing trail connections, and improved lighting; $112 million. Started in 2023. Work to be completed in 2027.
    • Route 531 – Reconstruction and improvements of Route 531 (Depot Road) in Harborcreek Township; $13.5 million. Started in 2024. Work to be completed in 2025.
    • Route 20 Bridge – Replacement of the bridge that carries Route 20 over Twenty Mile Creek in North East Township; $9.6 million. Started in 2024. Work to be completed in 2025.
    • Jordan Road Bridge – Replacement of the bridge that carries Jordan Road (Route 4108) over Interstate 90 in Harborcreek Township; $5.2 million.
    • Edinboro Pedestrian Project – Construction of a new sidewalk and pedestrian bridge on the southern side of Route 6 near entrance of the PennWest Edinboro campus in the Borough of Edinboro; $658,042.
    • Old Route 99 Bridges – Replacement of three locally-owned bridges on Old Route 99 (Township Road 480) in McKean Township; $3.5 million.
    • Route 20 – Paving 2.4 miles of Ridge Road and Route 20 in the Girard Borough and Girard Township; $3.7 million.
    • Route 20 Intersections – Traffic signal improvements to 10 intersections and sidewalk improvements in the City of Erie and Millcreek Township; $2.9 million.
    • Group Paving – Paving 5.62 miles of Route 699 (Main Street/Edinboro Road) in Summit, Millcreek, and McKean townships, and McKean Borough; and 2.15 miles of Lake Pleasant Road (Route 1001) in the City of Erie, and Greene and Millcreek townships; $2.6 million.
    • Route 832 – Paving 1.25 miles and traffic signal upgrades and permanent speed tables on Route 832 near Presque Isle State Park in Millcreek Township. Expected bid opening on April 10, 2025.
    • Group Paving – Paving 4.22 miles of Route 699/99 and 4.09 miles of Route 6 in Washington Township and Edinboro Borough. Expected bid opening on April 10, 2025.

    Forest County

    • German Hill Road – Paving 4.12 miles of German Hill Road (Route 4004) in Tionesta Borough, and Green and Tionesta townships; $1.3 million.

    Mercer County

    • Route 18 and Route 58 Improvements – Intersection improvements and paving near Thiel College in Greenville Borough. Started in 2024. Work to be completed in 2026.
    • Route 19 (Springfield Township) – Replacement of the bridge that carries Route 19 over Johnston Run in Springfield Township. $2 million.   
    • Scrubgrass Road Bridge – Replacement of the bridge that carries Scrubgrass Road (Route 2014) over Cool Spring Creek in Findley Township. $3.9 million.
    • Route 58 Bridge – Major repairs to the bridge that carries Route 58 over Wolf Creek in Grove City Borough. $1.9 million.
    • Route 18 – Paving 2.99 miles of Route 18 in Shenango Township, West Middlesex Borough, and the City of Hermitage; $1.8 million.
    • Gilmore Road Bridges – Replacement of the locally-owned bridges on Gilmore Road (Township Road 481) bridges in Wolf Creek Township; $2.4 million.
    • Route 518 – Paving 2.72 miles of Route 518 in the City of Sharon and Sharpsville Borough; $2.1 million.
    • Interstate Patching – Roadway repairs on Interstate 79 in Mercer County and Interstate 80 in Mercer and Venango counties. Started in 2024.
    • Route 718 – Paving 6.3 miles of Route 718 in the cities of Sharon and Hermitage and South Pymatuning Township. Expected bid opening on April 10, 2025. Work to be completed in 2026.
    • Lamor Road – Roadway and safety improvements on Lamor Road in the City of Hermitage. Expected bid opening on April 10, 2025. Work to be completed in 2026.

    Venango County

    • President Road Bridge – Replacing the bridge that carries President Road (Route 2023) over Porcupine Creek in President Township; $1.6 million Started in 2024.  
    • Route 427 – Paving 6.05 miles of Route 427 in Jackson and Plum townships, and the Cooperstown Borough, $3.3 million. Started in 2024.
    • Route 8 (North) – Paving 1.9 miles of Route 8 in Cherrytree Township; $859,649.
    • Route 8 (South) – Paving 1.99 miles of Route 8 in Barkeyville Borough and Irwin Township; $774,087.
    • Route 6/322 – Paving and other improvements on 3.28 miles of Route 62 and Route 322 (15th and Liberty streets) in the City of Franklin and Sandy Creek Township. Expected bid opening in November 2025. Work to start in 2026.

    Warren County

    • Route 6 – Multi-year paving and bridge project in Conewango and Pleasant townships and the City of Warren; $11 million. Work in 2025 includes the bridge over Allegheny & Eastern Railroads in Conewango Township. Started in 2023.
    • Route 59 Bridge – Rehabilitation of the Kinzua Road bridge over the Allegheny Reservoir in Mead Township; $6 million.
    • Route 27 Bridge – Replacement of the bridge that carries Roue 27 over Matthews Run in Sugar Grove Township; $1.3 million.
    • Kane Road/Cole Hill Road Bridge – Replacement of the bridge that carries Kane Road/Cole Hill Road (Route 3014) over Brokenstraw Creek in Pittsfield Township; $2.1 million.
    • Warren County Bridges – Major repairs to the bridge that carries Cornish Hill Road (Route 4004) over Pine Valley Brook in Columbus Township and the bridge that carries Lottsville Niobe Road (Route 4015) over Mill Brook in Freehold Township; $1.6 million.
    • Route 6 – Paving 4.73 miles of Route 6 in Freehold and Pittsfield townships; $1.8 million.

    A complete list of more than 100 District 1 projects is available in the 2025 Construction Book located online under the Partner Resources section at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.

    PennDOT also used today’s event to bring attention to National Work Zone Awareness Week, which will be observed April 21 to 25, 2025.

    “With more than 100 active construction projects expected in our region, it is likely you will come across a work zone or two during your travels this summer. We are asking the public to do their part to help keep our crews, contractors, and consultants safe as they work along our roadways,” said Dax Nulph, Assistant District Executive for Construction. “Slow down when approaching and traveling through a work zone, never drive distracted, and obey traffic signs, signals, and flaggers.”

    PennDOT urges motorists to be alert for changing conditions, avoid distractions, and drive responsibly in work zones. Other tips to stay safe in work zones include:

    • Maintain a safe distance around vehicles and do not tailgate.
    • Use four-way flashers when stopped or traveling slowly.
    • Always wear a seat belt.
    • Turn on your headlights.

    Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.

    Information about infrastructure in District 1, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D1Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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