A $255,000 project to preserve two culverts, one in Harborcreek Township and the other in Summit Township, in Erie County is scheduled to start soon.
One culvert carries Route 430 (Station Road) over Mitchell Run in Harborcreek Township. It is located on approximately a half mile east of the Interstate 90 interchange. The existing concrete/masonry arch culvert was built in 1949 and is classified as poor condition. Approximately 3,700 vehicles a day drive on the roadway in that area, on average.
The other culvert carries Robison Road (Route 4024) over a branch of Walnut Creek in Summit Township. It is located between the intersection with Cherry Street and the intersection with Parson Road. The existing metal pipe culvert was installed in 1951 and is classified as fair condition. Approximately 4,600 vehicles a day drive on the roadway in that area, on average.
Work will include lining the existing culverts with shotcrete, a concrete and mortar mixture, to preserve and reinforce them.
Construction is expected to begin May 12, 2025, weather permitting, and is expected to be completed by July 2025.
The roadways will remain open throughout the project though daytime lane closures, with traffic controlled by flaggers as needed.
The contractor is Allison Park Contractors of Gibsonia, PA. The contract cost is $255,000, which is to be paid entirely with state funds.
This year PennDOT’s Northwest Region expects to do work on more than 100 projects. To see a full listing of all the anticipated work, check out the 2025 Construction Book available online at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.
PennDOT urges motorists to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers. Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
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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PennDOT District 1 is hiring for variety of positions, including CDL operators, mechanics, highway maintenance workers, civil engineers, construction inspectors, and transportation technicians. Apply online at www.employment.pa.gov.
MEDIA CONTACT: Jill Harry, 814-678-5035 or jharry@pa.gov
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