LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The existing service roads will be retained as local roads during Phase 3 of the Route 1 Improvements Project, officials said.
State Sen. Frank Farry and State Rep. Joe Hogan said that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has confirmed that the local access roads in Langhorne Manor Borough and Middletown Township will continue to be open.
In response to concerns raised by some residents, Farry and Hogan sent a letter to PennDOT on May 18 seeking clarification on whether the department’s planned safety improvements along Route 1 could be achieved while preserving the existing
“Some residents have raised questions about how this project could impact their neighborhoods and local access,” said Farry and Hogan in a joint statement. “While PennDOT ultimately makes the decisions regarding the design and scope of this project, we will continue working with the community to ensure they receive accurate information and that their concerns are heard throughout the process.”
PennDOT provided its response on May 29. According to the department, after reviewing public comments submitted during the Environmental Assessment process, additional analysis was completed to evaluate the potential retention of the existing service roads without direct connections to Route 1.
PennDOT stated that the analysis found the service roads can generally be retained, while remaining consistent with the overall purpose and need of the project.
PennDOT has also indicated it will meet with Middletown Township and Langhorne Manor Borough officials soon to discuss the retention of the existing service roads within their municipal boundaries.
The municipalities currently own and maintain the service roads and retaining them as part of this project will have cost implications.
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