The project to improve safety and efficiency of Depot Road near Interstate 90 in Harborcreek Township, Erie County is expected to move into the second phase next week.
Phase 2 of the project includes the reconstruction of the northbound lanes of Depot Road (Route 531) from I-90 to near the Travel American truck stop exit. This work is expected to start with the placement of steel barriers on May 6, 2025. Traffic on Depot Road will be shifted to the temporary roadway with one lane open in each direction. Davison Road will be closed at Depot Road, with a detour posted utilizing Depot Road and Belle Road.
Additional traffic changes are expected in June as work starts at the I-90 interchange.
This overall project includes improvements to 1.3 miles of Depot Road from just south of Interstate 90 to just north of McGill Road. The overall project includes reconstruction of the existing roadway, widening of the shoulders, adjusting the slope of the roadway, and the creation of a turn lane in front of Clark Elementary School. There will also be updates to the drainage, pavement markings, signs, and guiderails.
Construction began in 2024 and is expected to be completed by October 2025. It will be completed in four phases.
The contractor is Lindy Paving of New Galilee, PA. The contract cost is $13,489,560, which is to be paid entirely with state funds.
Information on the Depot Road (Route 531) Improvement Project is available online at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1 under the Projects Near You and the District 1 link.
This year PennDOT’s Northwest Region expects to work on more than 100 projects. To see a full listing of all the anticipated work, check out the 2025 Construction Book located under the Partner Resources section 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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