Politics & Government
Towamencin Gets $1 Million To Widen Road, Fight Traffic
The significant state funding will be used to widen Forty Foot Roa and to improve traffic flow.
TOWAMENCIN, PA — Towamencin has received $1 million in funding to improve the traffic situation in the area.
It's part of $44.5 million in state grants funding transportation-related projects across the state.
Specifically, the money will widen Forty Foot Road, upgrade traffic signals, and help install ADA-compliant pedestrian amenities, officials said.
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"Transportation is critical to connecting communities and economies, and we are an important partner in bringing progress across the state," Gov. Wolf said in a statement announcing the funding. "These investments will improve overall mobility and safety while bolstering commercial projects.
The money comes from the state's Multimodal Transportation Fund
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Applications were made from around the state, and winners were selected based on a wide variety of criteria, including safety benefits, economic conditions, technical and financial feasibility, job creation, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
The money comes from the state's Multimodal Transportation Fund.
Three other projects in Montgomery County also received funding.
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