Early work for construction of pedestrian bridge over parkway in Erie to begin
A portion of East Front Street will be closed near Holland Street for about four weeks while utilities are relocated. Utilities will be moved underground in preparation for construction of the pedestrian bridge next year.
Also scheduled for construction next year is a second dual-lane roundabout on the parkway, also at Holland Street.
Improvements to the central stretch of the Bayfront Parkway began in fall 2023 near Sassafras Street Extension. A dual-lane roundabout at the intersection was built last year.
Construction this season will be focused at State Street. The street will become a bridge over the parkway.
Major work at Holland Street is expected to begin in earnest next year.
The curved pedestrian bridge will connect the bluff south of the parkway with Erie's bayfront. The dual-lane roundabout will be similar to the roundabout built at Sassafras Street.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has proposed closing the Bayfront Parkway between Sassafras Street Extension and Holland Street for about a year, beginning after Labor Day.
The closing would speed construction of the grade-separated State Street intersection and save an estimated $8 million in construction costs, transportation officials said.
To come from PennDOT Decision on whether central Bayfront Parkway will close for a time
No decision has yet been made.
Plans for each of the intersections included in the central Bayfront Parkway project are available online at penndot.pa.gov/bayfrontparkwayproject.
Contact Valerie Myers at vmyer@timesnews.com.
This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: First steps to construct Holland St. bridge over parkway begin June 23
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Chicago Tribune
Mayor Brandon Johnson pledges no push for property tax hike after CFO recently called one ‘likely'
Mayor Brandon Johnson is now ruling out seeking a property tax hike in his upcoming budget proposal, an apparent shift in course for his administration after a top city official said earlier in the week that they probably would do so. On Friday, Johnson said he will instead try again to tax the city's wealthiest residents and corporations. He added that he has 'a number' of ideas for progressive revenue, but did not answer when asked to share them. 'The ultra-rich in this city and this state have an opportunity to do a better job in investing in our infrastructure, investing in community safety,' he said. Johnson told the Tribune that 'nothing has changed' when asked about the apparent abrupt switch-up during a news conference. The mayor's attempts to raise property taxes to balance this year's budget were roundly rejected by aldermen. But he said he isn't turning away from property taxes to close the 2026 budget hole because he's worried he doesn't have the votes. 'We've always made it very clear from the very beginning that we are going to invest in people and use progressive revenue to ensure that we build the safest, most affordable big city in America,' he said. Just Tuesday, Chicago's Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski said 'it is likely that that will be part of the package' when asked about the mayor calling for a 2026 property tax increase. But the mayor delivered a clear rejection of the idea Thursday. 'I will not be proposing a property tax increase in my budget. I'm going to continue to work hard to find progressive revenue,' he told ABC-7 Chicago. The mayor similarly did not specify Thursday to ABC-7 what new taxes and other revenue-raisers he hopes to rely on to balance the city's budget. He also said it was too early to discuss potential furloughs and layoffs, adding 'our workforce is what makes our city strong.' The 2026 budget fight will begin in earnest after Labor Day. Johnson, who campaigned promising to not raise property taxes, proposed last year that the city raise them by $300 million to help close a budget gap near $1 billion. Aldermen rejected the plan in an unprecedented 50-0 vote. The mayor's administration then tried to negotiate several smaller property tax hikes with aldermen, but was rejected each time. The City Council's decision, alongside Johnson's opposition to city service and workforce cuts, resulted in a compromise to balance the budget with a fleet of smaller taxes and fees. The largest was a roughly $130 million hike to the personal property lease tax on cloud computing services, a move that affected software services, including many that businesses rely upon. Johnson notably failed in an earlier effort to tax the rich in 2023 when the 'Bring Chicago Home' plan lost in a citywide referendum. The proposal would have hiked taxes on real estate transfers over $1 million to raise money to pay for homelessness services. Many aldermen fear the sort of kitchen-sink approach they used to land the budget last year will be harder to use this year. Several easier-to-tap options have been exhausted, and the city's fiscal challenges have only grown as federal funding cuts threaten the city's already precarious financial position. Johnson's top budget officials have long described property taxes as an effective way to bring in predictable, long-term revenue and stabilize the city's budget. But in ruling out property taxes as part of the package this fall, the mayor may very well have sensed a trial balloon had popped after several aldermen quickly criticized the idea this week.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Forbes
Wayfair's Black Friday In July Sale Just Started—Save Up To 80% Sitewide
The annual Wayfair Black Friday In July sale has begun, giving you an opportunity to shop discounts on furniture, décor, appliances and other home essentials. Now through July 28, you can save up to 80% on items for every room in your house. This is Wayfair's last big sale until Labor Day, so it's an especially good time to pick up outdoor furniture—and anything else you don't want to have to wait a whole month to order. Save up to 80% on furniture for your bedroom, dining room and more during Wayfair's Black Friday In ... More July sale. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTO: RETAILER We sorted through the thousands of offers included in the four-day sale and narrowed down the 25 best markdowns. Standout deals include this mid-century sectional for 69% off and this set of two adirondack chairs for 54% off. Up ahead, browse our top picks from the Wayfair sale. We've organized by category to help you shop for each area of your home with ease. Best Wayfair Black Friday In July Deals At A Glance Best Living Room Deals Best Outdoor Deals Best Kitchen And Appliance Deals Best Dining Room Deals Best Bedroom Deals Wayfair Black Friday In July Living Room Deals Take 66% Off This Upholstered Accent Chair Wayfair Sand & Sable Hertford Mid-Century Upholstered Accent Chair Shop At Wayfair Save Over $1,800 On This Modern Sectional Wayfair AllModern Jones 2-Piece Upholstered Chaise Sectional Shop At Wayfair This Ottoman With Interior Storage Space Is 65% Off Wayfair Wade Logan Brinna Upholstered Flip Top Storage Ottoman Shop At Wayfair Take 55% Off This Retro Recliner Chair Wayfair Red Barrel Studio Pushback Recliner Shop At Wayfair This Accent Chair Comes With A Storable Ottoman—And It's 56% Off Wayfair Wade Logan Braedin Accent Chair & Storable Ottoman Shop At Wayfair Wayfair Black Friday In July Outdoor Deals This Chic Sofa Set Is 45% Off Wayfair Highland Dunes Hulda 7-Piece Sectional Seating Group Shop At Wayfair Save 53% On This Wicker Loveseat Wayfair Wade Logan Armonee Polyethylene Wicker Outdoor Loveseat Shop At Wayfair This Adirondack Chair Duo Is Less Than $250 Wayfair Three Posts Marciano Adirondack Set (Set Of 2) Shop At Wayfair Get 45% Off This Weather-Resistant Umbrella Wayfair Birch Lane Iago Outdoor Umbrella Shop At Wayfair This Set Of Two Bar Stools Is Under $250 Wayfair AllModern Farrah Patio Bar Stool (Set Of 2) Shop At Wayfair Wayfair Black Friday In July Kitchen And Appliance Deals This Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine Is 58% Off Wayfair Philips Barista Brew Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine Shop At Wayfair Take $85 Off This Retro Mini Fridge Wayfair Frigidaire Retro Compact Fridge Shop At Wayfair Save $160 On This Cuisinart Stand Mixer Wayfair Cuisinart 12 Speed 5.5-Quart Stand Mixer Shop At Wayfair Get This Countertop Ice Maker For $65 Wayfair Simzlife Daily Bullet Ice Countertop Ice Maker Shop At Wayfair This 2-In-1 Oven Is 33% Off Wayfair Cuisinart Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven Shop At Wayfair Wayfair Black Friday In July Dining Room Deals This Set Of Four Dining Chairs Is 39% Off Wayfair Wade Logan Aunnika Upholstered Side Chair (Set Of 4) Shop At Wayfair Get A Set Of Two Sideboards For Under $200 Wayfair Bay Isle Home Acelynn 31.5-Inch Wide Sideboard (Set Of 2) Shop At Wayfair This Spacious Rectangular Dining Table Is 22% Off Wayfair Latitude Run Rectangular Wood Grain Dining Table Shop At Wayfair Get 50% Off This Round Dining Table Wayfair George Oliver 46-Inch Round Pedestal Dining Table Shop At Wayfair This Dining Chair Duo Is On Sale In Six Colors Wayfair Wade Logan Bende Fabric Upholstered Side Chair (Set Of 2) Shop At Wayfair Wayfair Black Friday In July Bedroom Deals This Upholstered Platform Bed Is 80% Off Wayfair Willa Arlo Interiors Candler Velvet Upholstered Platform Bed Shop At Wayfair This Scratch-Resistant Nightstand Is $657 Off Wayfair Joss & Main Celine 28-Inch 2-Drawer Nightstand Shop At Wayfair This Modern Dresser Is Discounted In Three Colors Wayfair Wade Logan Arkia Drawer Dresser Shop At Wayfair This Classic Nightstand Is $139 Less Wayfair CosmoLiving by Cosmopolitan Westerleigh 1-Drawer Nightstand Shop At Wayfair
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Two Social Security checks are coming next month for some. Here's what to know
Some Social Security beneficiaries will notice a change in their payment schedule in August due to a quirk in the calendar. The Social Security Administration (SSA) shifts the payment schedule whenever the first of the month falls on a weekend or holiday. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program that provides monthly payments to people with limited income and resources who are age 65 or older or have a disability. Children with disabilities or who are blind may also qualify. Since Sept. 1 is Labor Day, SSI recipients can expect to receive two checks in August: one on Aug. 1 and the other on Sept. 1, according to the administration's calendar. Two SSI payments will also be issued on October 1 and on October 31. The same applies to December. This does not mean extra money is being offered to beneficiaries. The latest from MassLive Police determine barricaded suspect threat not connected to Worcester New mental health clinic opens in Springfield, seeing patients and hiring Arrest warrant issued for Brockton double fatal shooting suspect on the run 'Defending migrants 'cuz the Pope said so': How faith leaders are risking everything at the U.S.-Mexico border Walmart yanks popular brand from Target and Amazon with new exclusive deal Read the original article on MassLive. Solve the daily Crossword
