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On August 19, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the award of more than $51 million in grant
\nfunding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) throughout the Commonwealth. These funds
\nmay be used for transportation initiatives including highway, bridge, port, bike and pedestrian
\nimprovements. The Borough of Phoenixville was awarded $900,000 for the Bridge and Starr Street (SR-
\n29) intersection improvement project.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m thrilled to announce that we are continuing to invest in infrastructure projects in Chester County,\u201d
\ncommented State Representative Paul Friel. \u201cThis funding will address some key safety, traffic flow and
\npublic transportation needs in Phoenixville benefiting the whole community.”<\/p>\n
The Bridge and Starr Street intersection project will improve the existing three-way intersection,
\nallowing for a more efficient flow of traffic and increased pedestrian safety by adding a straight-through
\nlane on Starr Street, extending Starr Street north. This project has been identified in multiple local and
\nregional planning studies as a priority to improve traffic operations and reduce congestion. Sidewalk
\nconnectivity and pedestrian crosswalks are another component of this project that will improve
\npedestrian safety. With the addition of the 4th lane, residents and visitors will be able to safely access
\nthe Borough managed Ashland Street parking lot and the Schuylkill River trailhead.<\/p>\n
Upon learning of the awarded funds, Borough Council President Jonathan Ewald remarked, “This grant
\nis a significant boost for our ongoing efforts to improve Phoenixville\u2019s infrastructure. The
\nplanned enhancements will not only address current challenges but also set the stage for future
\ngrowth.\u201d He went on to say, “This investment will alleviate congestion and provide a smoother,
\nmore accessible route for all.”<\/p>\n
This project has an estimated cost of $3 million. In addition to this award of $900,000, the Borough was
\nawarded a Chester County Community Revitalization Grant of $727,278, as well as a Department of
\nCommunity and Economic Development Multimodal Transportation Fund grant for $600,000. The
\nBorough has funds allocated for this project and expects the design and engineering for this project will
\nbe completed in Fall of 2024, with construction to start in the Spring of 2025.
\nFor more information about this and other projects, please visit www.phoenixville.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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