More than $6 million in paving and road repairs will be taking place in Warren County this year — with more projects on the way.

This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the department is investing more than $325 million in 110 projects in the northwest region this year to improve Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges so that drivers can get to their destinations safely and on time. This investment in state and local roads and bridges supports Gov. Josh Shapiro’s vision of a safe and reliable transportation network that connects people to opportunity and each other.

In addition to repaving and reconstructing sections of Interstates 79, 80, and 90, the department is investing in various communities’ safety, connectivity, and traffic flow with the Central Bayfront Parkway Project along Erie’s waterfront, Route 62/322 Improvement Project, and updates to Routes 77 and 426 in Corry.

“PennDOT has a robust construction program for 2026. The District 1 team plans to award 76 contracts this year. That work, combined with the 34 projects that were carried over from 2025, tackles a wide range of transportation needs including large-scale improvements to the region’s interstate system and notable investments into the state and local bridge network in all six counties,” said PennDOT District 1 Executive Brian McNulty.

Under Shapiro’s administration, 19,451 miles of roadway have been improved statewide, and work has advanced on 1,738 state and local bridges. PennDOT is building on that momentum this year and anticipates investing more than $325 million in District 1, which includes Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties. This investment includes reconstructing and resurfacing more than 130 miles of highways and repairing or replacing 41 bridges.

The contract for work on federal PROTECT-program bridges includes seven in Crawford County, 10 in Erie County, three in Forest County, one each in Mercer and Venango counties, and four in Warren County. The expected bid opening for the project is scheduled for June 18, 2026. Construction may start later this year and is expected to continue through the 2028 construction season.

County projects that will see active work include:

— Brokenstraw Bridge – Replacing the bridge that carries Kane Road/Cole Hill Road (Route 3014) over Brokenstraw Creek in Pittsfield Township; $2.1 million.

— Page Hollow Road — Paving 7.71 miles of Page Hollow Road (Route 4009) in Pittsfield, Freehold, and Sugar Grove townships; $2 million.

— Davey Hill Road – Two slide corrections on Davey Hill Road (Route 3007) in Deerfield Township. Expected bid opening May 7.

— Route 62 – Paving 4.04 miles of Route 62 in Limestone Township; $2.6 million.

— Group Paving – Paving 2.42 miles of Route 6, 2.09 miles of resurfacing on Route 666, and 0.65 miles of Horton Avenue (Route 2004) in Sheffield Township. Expected bid opening June 18, 2026. Work to be completed in 2027.

— Tidioute Paving — Paving 2.74 miles of Route 127, Main Street (Route 3007), and Elm Street (Route 3009) in Tidioute Borough. Expected bid opening June 18.

PennDOT urges drivers to be alert for changing conditions, avoid distractions, and drive responsibly in work zones. Other tips to stay safe in work zones include:

— Drive the posted speed limit.

— Maintain a safe distance around vehicles and do not tailgate.

— Use four-way flashers when stopped or traveling slowly.

— Always wear a seat belt.

— Turn on your headlights.