A project to install new pavement markings on sections of Interstate 80 in Mercer and Venango counties and Interstate 79 in Crawford County is scheduled to start August 3, 2026.
The recessed polymer centerline markings will be installed from mile marker 21 to mile marker 27 on I-80 eastbound and westbound in Mercer County and from mile marker 141 to mile marker 157 on I-79 northbound and southbound in Crawford County. Additionally, black contrast markings will be placed from mile marker 27 to mile marker 46 on I-80 eastbound and westbound in Venango County.
Construction is scheduled to be completed on I-80 in Mercer County on August 3 and 4, 2026, then I-79 in Crawford County from August 5 to 8, before finishing with on I-80 in Venango County from August 10 to 12. All work is weather permitting.
Work will be completed during the nighttime hours from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Drivers should be alert for nighttime lane restrictions.
The contractor is Parking Lot Painting Company of Bethel Park, PA. The contract cost is $484,660, which is to be paid entirely with state funds.