The final work in a multi-year project on Interstate 90 in Springfield Township, Girard Township, and Platea Borough in Erie County is expected to get underway next week.
Work is scheduled to restart April 9, 2024, weather permitting, and will include minor drainage, cleanup work, and project landscaping as well as placement of the cable median barrier. Work is expected to be completed by August 2024.
Periodic, single lane, daylight closures will occur in both the eastbound and westbound lanes throughout the project length. Drivers should be alert for traffic pattern shifts and lane restrictions while anticipating travel delays during active work hours.
This is the final work in a $66.1 million contract to reconstruct seven miles of the interstate from mile marker 3.5 and mile marker 10.5.
Work in 2021 included construction of the new Route 215 bridge; intersection improvements at Underridge Road and Rea Road; emergency removal of the Route 18 bridge, preliminary work on the new Route 18 bridge; a highspeed cross-over near mile marker 9.5, and preservation work on the McKee Road bridge.
In 2022, the eastbound lanes of I-90 were reconstructed, the Route 18 bridge and two teardrop roundabouts at Exit 9 were opened, and the replacement of the eastbound bridge over Neiger Road was completed.
Last year, work included the reconstruction of the westbound lanes of I-90 and the replacement of the westbound bridge over Neiger Road, wrapping up major work on the project.
The contractor is Lindy Paving, Inc. of New Galilee, PA. The contract cost $66,133,281.90, which is paid entirely with federal funds.
Information on the Interstate 90 Reconstruction Project is available online at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1 under the Design and Construction Projects link.
This year PennDOT's Northwest Region excepts to do work on more than 100 projects. To see a full listing of all the anticipated work, check out the 2024 Construction Book located under the Resources tab 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.
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