PennDOT Begins Intersection Realignment Project at Route 8 & Route 77 in Crawford County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has begun a $4 million project to improvement the intersection of Route 8 and Route 77 in Crawford County.
PennDOT says the purpose of the project is to increase driver visibility by realigning Route 77 near Route 8 and installing a new flashing beacon at the intersection, which is located near the borders with Athens, Sparta, and Rome Townships.
Work will also include improvements to the roadway shoulders, asphalt and concrete paving, and upgrades to the guiderail, drainage, signs, and pavement markings.
Preliminary work on the project began on March 17. Work is expected to be completed by October 31, 2025.
According to PennDOT, the work will also require the closure of Route 77. The closure is expected to be in place from mid-May to late August 2025.
