Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, and Northampton are among the counties receiving funding for transportation and infrastructure projects to help grow local economies, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced.?
An investment of over $51 million in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund will support 66 projects across 32 counties in Pennsylvania. The funding will be used for highway, bridge, aviation, ports, and bike and pedestrian initiatives and is designed to improve safety and mobility while benefiting local economies.
“Infrastructure is critical to our commonwealth’s progress, and our ability to complete major projects is key to spurring economic growth and creating real opportunity,” Shapiro said in a statement. “Investing in and improving our infrastructure is a commonsense way to spur economic development, create jobs, and help Pennsylvanians reach their destinations safely and efficiently. These improvements will help our communities grow as we continue working together to move Pennsylvania forward.”??
The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides financial assistance to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities.??
PennDOT?evaluated the applications and made selections based on such criteria as safety benefits, regional economic conditions, technical and financial feasibility, job creation, energy efficiency, and operational sustainability. PennDOT will begin accepting applications on Sept. 23 at 8 a.m. for the next round of funding for grants. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on Nov. 5.?
Lehigh Valley projects approved for funding include the following:
In Lehigh County:
Coplay Borough ? $1 million for pedestrian safety and traffic improvements to the main arteries in the Borough.?
King’s Business Park Schnecksville, LP ? $2,096,367 for removal of Route 873 traffic signals at Route 309 and Schneck Road and the installation of a roundabout, along with stormwater management and pedestrian crossing improvements. ?
In Monroe County:
Jackson Township ? $500,000 for repairs to the Mountain View Bridge.?
In Montgomery County:
Hatboro Borough ? $597,719 for the replacement of the West Monument Bridge.?
Upper Hanover Township ? $1,977,846 for replacement of the St. Paul’s Church Road Bridge over Macoby Creek.?
Upper Providence Township ? $3 million for the construction of a roundabout and a bridge replacement at Dreibelbis Road, Black Rock Road (Route 113), and Second Avenue.?
West Norriton Township ? $547,166 for signal upgrades at the intersection of Marshall Street and Forrest Avenue.?
Whitpain Township ? $1,463,300 for installation of a traffic signal at Skippack Pike (Route 73) and School Road and other intersection improvements.?
In Northampton County:
City of Easton ?- $83,353 for intersection improvements at Pearl and Bushkill Streets.
“Whether we’re making roadways more accessible to all modes of travel or creating new connections for businesses investing in our communities, transportation is integral to our quality of life,” said?PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “These projects will bring long-lasting improvements across the state.”
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