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    Plans to Preserve 28 Bridges in the Northwest Region Remain Available for Public Input

    February 06, 2026

    Plans for a project to repair and fortify more than two dozen bridges in the northwest region against the possible effects of future flooding remain available for the public to view and provide comment through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) website.

    The project includes work on 28 structures in Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties.

    Work will vary based on the needs at each location and will generally take place beneath or adjacent to the bridges, including activities like rock protection, streambed paving, concrete placement, repairs to deteriorated concrete, and removal, clearing and grubbing. Minor guiderail work is also included as needed. The proposed contract will include portions of the design to be completed by the contractor. 

    Temporary access roads may be needed at some locations. Construction may take place in various locations under or near each bridge. There is potential permanent and/or temporary right of way and utility impacts.

    No roadway or drainage work is anticipated. No detours are expected in connection with the project.

    The proposed project includes the following structures:

    Crawford County (7 bridges)

    • Route 27 (Washington Street) over Little Sugar Creek, East Mead Township (two bridges).
    • Route 285 (Center Street) over Adsit Run, Greenwood Township.
    • Route 322 (28th Division Highway) over Shenango River Tributary, West Shenango Township.
    • Conneautville Road (Route 4003) over Foster Run, Summerhill Township.
    • Mystic Park Road (Route 1011) over Oil Creek, Steuben Township.
    • Turkey Track Road (Route 4006) over Turkey Track Run, Conneaut Township.

    Erie County (12 bridges)

    • Route 5 (East Lake Road) over Eight Mile Creek, Harborcreek Township.
    • Route 5 (West Lake Road) over Crooked Creek, Springfield Township.
    • Route 20 (Buffalo Road) over Eight Mile Creek, Harborcreek Township.
    • Route 20 (Buffalo Road) over Six Mile Creek, Harborcreek Township.
    • Route 20 (East Buffalo Road) over Sixteen Mile Creek, Northeast Township.
    • Route 20 (Ridge Road) over Trout Run, Fairview Township.
    • Route 20 (Ridge Road) over Walnut Creek, Fairview Township.
    • Route 426 (Findley Lake Road) over Sixteen Mile Creek, North East Township.
    • Route 430 (Station Road) over Four Mile Creek, Wesleyville Borough / Harborcreek Township.
    • Route 505 (Perry Highway) over Mill Creek, Millcreek Township (two bridges).
    • Route 699 (Main Street) over Elk Creek, McKean Township.

    Forest County (3 bridges)

    • Route 36 (Col. Drake Highway) over Hunter Run, Tionesta Township.
    • Route 666 (David Zeisburger Highway) over Little Minister Run, Kingsley Township.
    • Route 666 (David Zeisburger Highway) over Bush Run, Howe Township.

    Mercer County (1 bridge)

    • Route 62 (Franklin Road) over Sandy Creek Tributary, Sandy Lake Township.

    Venango County (1 bridge)

    • Buxton Road (Route 4022) over Prather Creek, Cherrytree Township.

    Warren County (4 bridges)

    • Route 6 (Grand Army of the Republic Highway) over Dutchmans Run. Mead Township.
    • Route 27 (Enterprise Road) over Pine Creek, Southwest Township.
    • Route 957 (Russel Lander Road) over Kiantone Creek, Farmington Township.
    • Hessel Valley Road (Route 4010) over Jackson Run, Sugar Grove Township.

    There is section 4(f) involvement at three of the bridge locations:

    • Crawford County – Route 322 over Shenango River Tributary. There will be minor, temporary right of way impacts to Pymatuning State Park. There will be no impacts to recreational areas.
    • Crawford County – Mystic Park Road over Oil Creek. There will be minor temporary impacts to the Oil Creek designated Water Trail. Impacts will be minimized by using an approved Aids to Navigation Plan.
    • Forest County – Route 666 over Little Minister Run. There will be minor, temporary impacts to the Army Corps of Engineers property. There will be no impacts to recreational areas.

    Aids to Navigation waterway plans are proposed at two bridge locations:

    • Crawford County – Mystic Park Road over Oil Creek.
    • Erie County – Route 20 over Walnut Creek.

    Construction is expected to be completed over multiple construction seasons. It is expected to start in 2026 and to be completed in 2029.

    The anticipated construction contract cost is $2.5 million to $5 million, which is to be paid entirely with federal funds designated for diminishing the effects of natural disasters, such the areas near flood-prone bridges. Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Grant program provides funding to ensure surface transportation resilience to natural hazards including climate change, sea level rise, flooding, extreme weather events, and other natural disasters through support of planning activities, resilience improvements, community resilience and evacuation routes, and at-risk coastal infrastructure.

    Information on the District 1 Protect Bridges project, including a handout, digital plans, pictures of the bridges and an online comment form, is available online at www.pa.gov/DOTDistrict1 under the found under the Projects Near You option located at the top of the webpage.

    Those unable to access the information online may give feedback by contacting PennDOT Project Manager Matthew P. Antrilli at mantrilli@pa.gov or 814-678-7169.

    The purpose of the public comment period is to introduce the project and receive public input regarding any questions or concerns with the project. It is also an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the project’s potential effect upon Cultural Resources pursuant to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s 36 CFR Part 800 regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

    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 Matthew P. Antrilli, PennDOT Project Manager, at mantrilli@pa.gov, or 814-678-7169.

    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.

    Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties at www.pa.gov/DOTDistrict1.  

    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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    MEDIA CONTACT: Jill Harry, 814-678-5035 or jharry@pa.gov