The Pennsylvania Department Transportation (PennDOT) is inviting the public to learn about the proposed changes to the Bayfront Parkway and State Street traffic plan by tuning into the next episode of the online lunchtime chat series “Let’s Talk Bayfront” or attending the upcoming open house.
As part of the multi-year project to rebuild three intersections in the central portion of the Bayfront Parkway, many overhead utilities are being relocated underground. PennDOT and the project contractor have faced numerous challenges with completing that work, including changing the location where the utilities run beneath the parkway near State Street. Therefore, an updated plan for managing traffic during the reconstruction of that intersection has been proposed which maintains the goal of completing the entire project in 2027.
The overall scope and design of the project has not changed.
Information on the overall construction plan for the Central Bayfront Parkway Project and construction at Sassafras Street Extension, State Street, and Holland Street, including renderings, videos and an online comment form, is available online at penndot.pa.gov/bayfrontparkwayproject as well as in the project Facebook group.
The public can learn about the traffic plan updates the following ways:
Let’s Talk Bayfront
- Date: Tuesday, May 27.
- Time: 12:05 PM.
- Platform: Microsoft Teams (Use of the Microsoft Teams app or Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge internet browsers recommended).
- Link: https://bit.ly/3Fb4IZs.
- Comments and questions: Submit questions through the Q&A chat.
Open House
- Date: Thursday, May 29.
- Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
- Location: Erie Western PA Port Authority Building, 1 Holland Street, Erie 16507.
- Comments and questions: Plans display with PennDOT staff on hand to answer questions one-on-one.
Project Website
- Web Address: http://www.penndot.pa.gov/bayfrontparkwayproject.
- Comments and questions: Following the live session, view the proposed plans, listen to a recording of “Let’s Talk Bayfront,” and submit feedback through the comment form.
Questions and comments about the proposal can also be submitted by email to BayfrontProject@pa.gov.
The purpose of the public outreach effort is to update the public on the proposed changes to the traffic impacts and receive input regarding any questions or concerns.
The in-person open house is being held in a facility that complies with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and it is accessible to individuals who have disabilities. The project documents will be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, contact Autumn Kelley, at aukelley@pa.gov or 814-678-7393.
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891 or 800-468-4201.
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.
Find PennDOT news for the northwest region on X or Facebook.
MEDIA CONTACT: Jill Harry, 814-678-5035 or jharry@pa.gov
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