Officials address emergency vehicles affected by Bayfront closure

A section of the Bayfront Parkway in Erie will be closed for a year starting next Tuesday, affecting the area from Sassafras Street Extension to Holland Street, including the State Street Extension.

The closure is part of a major construction project on the Bayfront Parkway, which is expected to impact traffic flow significantly. The project aims to improve infrastructure but poses challenges for emergency vehicle access.

"This one here is the big one!" said Chief Dan Spizarny of the City of Erie Police Department, highlighting the significance of the project.

The construction will require careful planning to ensure emergency vehicles can navigate the area. UPMC Hamot Hospital, located on State Street, will be directly affected by the closure. Visitors to the hospital will need to use a