OIL CITY, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking feedback on a proposed project to resurface nearly three miles of I-79 and replace two bridges in Findley and Jackson Townships.

The two bridges included in the plans are the northbound and southbound structures that carry I-79 over Scrubgrass Road (Route 2014), Mill Creek and the Bessemer and Lake Erie railroad tracks.

The existing bridges were built in 1966 and are classified in fair condition. About 11,000 vehicles use the bridges per day in each direction.

The project consists of milling and paving from I-79 from mile marker 117.3 to mile marker 120, approximately two miles south of the bridges and one mile north of the bridges.

Additionally, the project calls for upgrading the guiderail, new pavement markings and drainage and sign updates.

During certain construction activities, like the bridge demolition and beam erection, traffic on Scrubgrass Road will be detoured. Work on the highway and bridges is expected to occur during the 2027 and 2028 construction seasons.

Anyone with any questions, comments or concerns about the project can submit them here. You can also call PennDOT Project Manager Kyle Barker at 814-678-7166 or email him at kybarker@pa.gov.