The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will reconstruct nearly seven miles of Interstate 90 and the Route 18 interchange in Erie County for $66.1 million.
The project represents phases two and three of a plan to reconstruct or restore approximately 28 miles of I-90 in 10 years.
The project includes the 6.85-mile section of I-90, beginning near mile marker 3.5 and extending east to near mile marker 10.5, and also includes the replacement or rehabilitation of five bridges.
Earlier this year, the Route 215 bridge was removed after it was damaged by a hit from an oversized load. The official start of the project was Monday for the bridge, while road work will begin on April 5.
It is expected to take three years to complete.
Other work this year includes preliminary work on a new Route 18 bridge, preservation work on the McKee Road bridge, intersection improvements at Underridge Road and Rea Road, and a highspeed cross over near mile marker 9.5.
Next year, work will include the reconstruction of eastbound lanes, the construction of the Route 18 bridge, the replacement of the eastbound bridge over Neiger Road, and two teardrop roundabouts at the exit.
During the final year, the westbound lanes will be reconstructed.