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​​​​​​​​​​​​​District 1

Counties: Crawford | Erie | Forest | Mercer | Venango | Warren

district 1 county map PennDOT's Engineering District 1 is responsible for the state-maintained transportation network in this region. This includes over 3,600 road miles and over 2,000 bridges.

We also work with local governments, elected officials, stakeholders and the public on keeping people and goods moving safely and efficiently in this region.


Press Releases

PennDOT Northwest Region Equipment, Operators, Supplies Ready for Forecasted Weather

11/20/2024

With snow in the forecast for the first time this season, the northwest region of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding motorists to be prepared and slow down during inclement weather....Read More

PennDOT, Safety Partners Address Impaired Driving and Seat Belt Use Ahead of Busy Holiday Travel Season

11/18/2024

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania DUI Association, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), the American Automobile Association (AAA) and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) today held an event to remind motorists of the importance of buckling up and driving sober this holiday season....Read More

Shapiro Administration Highlights Nearly 66 Miles Paved, 25 Bridges Replaced, Rehabilitated or Preserved in Northwest PA in 2024

11/14/2024

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today marked the completion of the 2024 construction and summer maintenance season and the 95 projects that had active work take place in District 1, which includes Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties. Work in 2024 included paving nearly 66 miles of roadway, seal coating more than 400 miles, and replacing or repairing 25 bridges. ...Read More

Niemeyer Road Covered Bridge in Waterford Township, Erie County Reopened to Traffic

11/14/2024

​The historic red covered bridge that carries Niemeyer Road over LeBoeuf Creek in Waterford Township, Erie County has reopened to traffic....Read More

Road Closure Scheduled for Railroad Work in the City of Erie

11/12/2024

​A section of Route 5 in the City of Erie, Erie County will be closed to through traffic from November 18 to November 22, 2024, due to railroad work....Read More