Municipalities get more than $7 million to improve safety

Gov. Tom Wolf announced that 43 highway, bridge, rail, and bike and pedestrian projects in 21 counties were selected for $45.9 million in funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund.

In Chester County, five municipalities will get nearly $6 million in funding.

“Transportation moves communities and economies forward,” Wolf said. “These investments will assist with overall mobility and safety in our local communities.”

Reflecting PennDOT’s commitment to improving local infrastructure, several of the projects will also help local governments improve roadways, address pedestrian and accessibility concerns, and help bridges in need of repair or replacement.

“Investing in our communities continues to be critical to moving the economy forward in 2021,” PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian said. “Making roadways more accessible for all modes of travel assures that we are making continued business connections for the future and keeps transportation an integral part of daily living.”

PennDOT evaluated the applications and made selections based on criteria such as safety benefits, regional economic conditions, the technical and financial feasibility, job creation, energy efficiency, and operational sustainability.

Municipalities receiving funding:

Kennett Township $2.19 million to address the safety concerns and congestion of a “5-Points” intersection by replacing it with a roundabout, eliminating vehicular conflicts, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving pedestrian safety.

West Brandywine Township - $1.69 million for embankment stabilization, drainage, and roadway reconstruction of a section of Pratts Dam Road to lessen negative environmental impacts and to improve traffic safety.

West Nottingham Township - $842,500 for improvements to the main signalized intersection at SR 272/SR 3026 in West Nottingham Township, including adding a left turn lane for eastbound SR 272 and a right-turn lane for southbound SR 3026.

Valley Township - $1.5 million for the reconstruction of a collapsed portion of Wagontown Road including an approximate 400-foot concrete retaining wall and associated drainage and paving improvements to reopen the road to restore vehicular connectivity.