September 15, 2023 - Erie, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined regional PennDOT, business, labor, and elected leaders to announce the start of a multi-year project to strengthen the connections between the City of Erie and the waterfront along a portion of Lake Erie by improving accessibility and safety for all users within the central corridor of the Bayfront Parkway. The $111.7 million Bayfront Parkway Central Corridor Improvement Construction Project will improve traffic flow and make the waterfront more accessible from downtown Erie, allowing the city to take advantage of one of its key assets for tourism and economic development. The project will upgrade the pedestrian and bicycle amenities along the roadway between Sassafras Street Extension, State Street, and Holland Street. It will also address motorized traffic and utility needs, as well as create an iconic connection through the construction of a cable-stayed pedestrian bridge at the Holland Street intersection. "The Bayfront Parkway is a major corridor for tourists and Erie locals alike - it is the gateway to both this beautiful bayfront and Erie's downtown, which is currently undergoing an incredible economic revitalization. That's why the Commonwealth is investing more than $37 million to revitalize the Bayfront Parkway," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "As I stand here today, I see one thing very clearly: the future is bright for Erie. You have a rich cultural heritage, a beautiful bayfront, a growing economy, and a downtown corridor that's being revitalized, and you have in me a Governor who is going to invest, support, and stand up for this region."
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