As work continues on the safety and efficiency improvements of Depot Road (Route 531) in Harborcreek Township, Erie County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is proposing a closure of the road near the Interstate 90 interchange.
The proposed closure would include the section of roadway between the interstate ramps. Detours will be needed in connection with the closure as traffic will have limited access to the I-90 at Exit 35. The closure is expected to last approximately a month, weather permitting, and will start in early to mid-June after school has concluded for the year.
Under the closure conditions, the following access points will be maintained:
- Northbound traffic on Route 531 will have access to the I-90 eastbound on-ramp.
- Southbound traffic on Route 531 will have access to the I-90 westbound on-ramp.
- Interstate 90 westbound can exit to head northbound on Route 531.
- Interstate 90 eastbound can exit to head southbound on Route 531.
The project is being completed in phases. The closure will allow for Phase 2 to be completed in a timelier manner and will include the continued closure of Davison Road as already included in the construction plan. Project Phases 3 and 4 will be unchanged.
Information on the Depot Road (Route 531) Improvement Project, including maps showing the proposed detours and a comment form, is available online at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1 under the Projects Near You and the District 1 link.
The Depot Road project includes improvements to 1.3 miles of roadway from just south of I-90 to just north of McGill Road with 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.
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.
The purpose of this 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 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 Marc Rickard, at marickard@pa.gov or 814-678-7008.
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.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Jill Harry, 814-678-5035 or jharry@pa.gov
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