Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

The public meeting focused on the Route 663 and Allentown Road improvement project in Milford Township. Key topics included an overview of the roadway reconstruction, the addition of left-turn lanes, the installation of new signal phasing, and the replacement of bridges over the Unami and Licking Creeks to improve hydraulic capacity and mitigate historical flooding. The presentation detailed a four-stage construction schedule, anticipated traffic detours, and utility relocation plans, alongside efforts to incorporate storm water management facilities and restore local riparian buffers.

The meeting provided a detailed update on the Commercial Street Bridge replacement project. Key discussion topics included the planned 25-day closure of the I-376 Parkway East to facilitate the demolition of the old bridge and the lateral sliding of the new structure into place. The presentation covered the construction timeline, the innovative bridge-sliding method, maintenance work planned for the Squirrel Hill Tunnels, and comprehensive detour routes for both motorists and cyclists to mitigate traffic impacts during the closure.

This document outlines the Historic Metal Truss Bridge Capital Rehabilitation Program, a ten-year initiative by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Its primary purpose is to promote the rehabilitation of historic metal truss bridges for continued vehicular use, with a secondary focus on supporting their adaptive re-use. Key priorities include strategic funding allocation for eligible bridges, selection based on criteria such as condition and public benefit, and multi-agency collaboration for project management and delivery, aiming to extend the useful life of these historic assets.

The 2024 Pennsylvania National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan outlines the Commonwealth's approach to planning, deploying, and administering federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It focuses on establishing a convenient, reliable, affordable, safe, and equitable EV charging network through key programs such as Corridor Connections, Community Charging, Critical Investments, and EV Workforce development. The plan aims to achieve 125 MW of charging capacity and 5,000 person-hours of workforce training to support EV adoption and economic growth across Pennsylvania.

The public meeting provided an overview of the Washington Lane Corridor Safety Improvement Project. Key topics included the project selection criteria, existing corridor conditions, and proposed safety measures such as curb bump-outs, signal upgrades, pedestrian countdown timers, pavement markings, and a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at the Briar Road mid-block crossing. The project team also discussed the anticipated impact on parking spaces and coordinate with SEPTA regarding bus stop locations and bus operations along the corridor.