Projects to improve roads, bridges and downtowns across Schuylkill County won state grants totaling almost $2.5 million from the Multimodal Transportation Fund.
Sen. David G. Argall and Reps. Jamie Barton, JoAnne Stehr, Tim Twardzik and Dane Watro, R-116 announced the awards.
“New sidewalks don’t just improve the value of a property or community; they offer a safe pathway for walkers, joggers and strollers,” Barton said in his announcement of the awards. “They also invite people from out of town to visit and shop in our communities. And while culverts aren’t a glamorous part of our infrastructure, their upkeep and maintenance are imperative for road safety.”Projects that received grants include:
• Barry Township: $425,858 to replace the bridge on Hill Road over Hans Yost Creek.
• Orwigsburg: $500,000 to replace sidewalks throughout the borough.
• East Brunswick Township: $125,000 to replace the culvert on Pine Creek Road.
• Frackville: $420,000 to repair sections of sidewalks throughout the borough.
• Frailey Township: $100,000 to replace the Clark Street bridge over Good Spring Creek.
• I-81 Logistics LLC: $200,000 to make improvements to Route 61 in West Mahanoy Township.
• Mahanoy City: $415,000 to make streetscape improvements along Main Street.
• Schuylkill Haven: $300,000 to make streetscape improvements along the Parkway section of Route 443.
The grants were approved during a public meeting of the Commonwealth Financing Authority through the MTF.
MTF, as created by the General Assembly, provides funding to encourage economic development and a safe, reliable system of transportation to residents of Pennsylvania.
Source: Berkshire mont