Paving Project to Start Soon on Interstate 79 in Crawford County

A $8.9 million resurfacing project that will give motorists a smoother ride on more than nine miles of Interstate 79 in Greenwood and Union townships, Crawford County is scheduled to start next week.

The project will include restoring 9.68 miles of highway from the Mercer County line to the Route 285 interchange. Milling and paving will also be done at the Exit 141 on and off ramps.

Additional work will include guiderail updates, drainage improvements, and minor bridge rehabilitation on two different structures south of the Geneva Swamp.

Work is expected to begin Monday, April 15, weather permitting, and be completed in October 2024.

Motorists will encounter long-term lane restrictions and should be alert for traffic pattern shifts.

Drivers should anticipate travel delays during active work hours.

The contractor is Lindy Paving, Inc. of New Galilee, PA. The contract cost is $8,913,940.30, which is to be paid entirely with federal 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 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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