PennDOT Announces Plans Display for the Waterford Street Pedestrian Project in Edinboro, Erie County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to view the online plans display for a project to construct a sidewalk along Waterford Street and associated pedestrian bridge over Darrows Creek in Edinboro, Erie County.

The project is located on Waterford Street (Route 6N/Route 3006) between the intersection with Ontario Street and the intersection with Scotland Road. The project includes extending the existing sidewalk on the south side of Waterford Street passed the U.S. Post Office to the Scotland Road entrance to the PennWest Edinboro campus. As part of the project, a new pedestrian bridge will be constructed slightly downstream of the existing Waterford Street bridge over Darrows Creek.

Work is expected to occur beginning in late 2024 through the 2025 construction season.

Impacts to motorized traffic will be limited, with the possibility of some lane closures that will be controlled by flaggers or temporary signals.

The project is being funded by federal Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside funds in partnership with the Borough of Edinboro.

The plans display for the Waterford Street Pedestrian Project, which will be held online only, includes a handout, plans, and an online comment form. It will be open until January 26, 2024, and can be accessed by visiting the PennDOT District 1 website, www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.

Those unable to access the information online may give feedback by contacting PennDOT Project Manager Kyle Barker at [email protected] or 814-678-7166.

The purpose of the plans display 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 PennDOT Project Manager Kyle Barker at [email protected] or 814-678-7166.

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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Contact:Jill Harry, 814-678-5035 or [email protected]

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