Pennsylvania highlights 57 District 1 projects during 2021 construction season

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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently highlighted some of the 57 projects taking place during the 2021 construction season in District 1.

This year, there will be three safety improvement projects, 10 projects on local roadways or bridges, 13 bridge replacements or rehabilitations, and 31 highway projects.

“I am pleased to announce a list of transportation projects for the northwest region that represent balancing the needs of the interstate, national highway, secondary, and local networks within our vital transportation system,” Gov. Tom Wolf said. “It is through the continual efforts of our staff in the construction, design, and maintenance teams of PennDOT that we are able to preserve and improve so many of our roadways and bridges even during these challenging financial times.”

The district includes Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties.

Examples of projects include The reconstruction of Interstate 90 in Erie County. The $66.1 million project includes roadway work, the replacement of teardrop roundabouts at the Route 18 ramps, and the replacement of several bridges.

The reconstruction of I-90 from the Ohio line to milepost 3.5 near the Route 6N interchange in Erie County. The $37.6 million project includes repaving and the replacement of the Huntley Road Bridge.