The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has updated the closure dates for two state routes in Erie County included in a pipe replacement project.

Gulf Road (Route 1017) between Kerr Road (Route 1010) and Miller Road (Route 1012) in North East Township, Erie County, will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, May 1, 2023. A 4.3-mile detour will be posted using Kerr Road and Miller Road.

Robison Road (Route 4024) between Footmill Road and Lake Pleasant Road in Greene Township, Erie County, will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, May 8, 2023. A 6.6-mile detour will be posted using Route 97 (Route 197), Gore Road (Route 4028), Lake Pleasant Road (Route 1001), and Old Waterford Road.

Both detours are expected to remain in place for approximately one month.

PennDOT urges motorists to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers. Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting http://www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.