A project to replace four pipe culverts on multiple state routes in Erie County is slated to start next month.
The project includes replacing the existing pipe culverts and some roadway reconstruction on Old State Road (Route 3014) in Washington Township, Route 474 (Jamestown Road) in Venango Township, Gulf Road (Route 1017) in North East Township, and Robison Road (Route 4024) in Greene Township.
The pipes have experienced deterioration and deformation over time which has decreased water flow and increased potential for clogging and damage to the roadway.
Work is expected to start on April 10, 2023, weather permitting, at the Route 474 pipe. It is expected to be closed until May 16, 2023, at which time work will shift to the Guld Road pipe.
Each road is expected to be closed for approximately a month during construction at each location. Detours will be posted.
Route 474 – between Macedonia Road and Weeks Valley Road, 20.2-mile detour using Route 89, Route 6), and Route 426;
Gulf Road – between Kerr Road and Miller Road, 4.3-mile detour using Kerr Road (Route 1010) and Miller Road (Route 1012);
Robison Road – between Footmill Road and Lake Pleasant Road, 6.6-mile detour using Route 97 (Route 197), Gore Road (Route 4028), Lake Pleasant Road (Route 1001), and Old Waterford Road; and
Old State Road – between Draketown Road and Martin Road, 11.5-mile detour using Sharp Road (Route 3025), Route 6N, Edinboro Road (Route 699), and Oliver Road.
The contractor is Thomas Construction Inc. of Clarion, PA. The contract cost is $939,400, which is to be paid entirely with state funds.
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 2023 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.
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