Transportation projects in Barry, Frackville receive grants
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL - A minivan crosses the Hans Yost Creek on Hill Road in Barry Township on March 26, 2024.
WEISHAMPLE – A bridge near this Barry Township village will be replaced and sidewalks and an intersection in Frackville will be improved soon, thanks to state funding announced Tuesday.
The grants were announced as part of nearly $2.5 Million in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund.
“This highly competitive state funding will be a significant boost to local efforts to breathe new life into our older downtowns,” said State Senator David G. Argall (R-29). “Safer roads and bridges improve our lives here, every day.”
In Barry Township, $425,858 was awarded to replace a bridge carrying Hill Road over the Hans Yost Creek.
“It is critical to maintain our roads, sidewalks and bridges because they serve as the main lifelines of our community,” said Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107). “I am pleased that this grant funding will be allocated towards enhancing our local transportation systems, recognizing the vital role they play in our community’s prosperity and connectivity.”
Closer to home, two grants are focused on improvements in the Frackville area.
Argall’s office says $420,000 was awarded to Frackville Borough to repair sections of sidewalks throughout the borough. Another $200,000 was awarded to I-81 Logistics, LLC, to improve Route 61 at Altamont Boulevard in West Mahanoy Township.
“This funding represents a substantial commitment to bolstering our community’s economic growth and enhancing our multimodal transportation system,” said Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). “I eagerly anticipate the positive impact it will have on our residents’ daily lives.”
“These grants will go toward ongoing projects designed to enhance the streetscapes in both municipalities, which is critical to attracting new development and jobs,” said Rep. Dane Watro (R-116). “I gladly joined Sen. Argall in wholeheartedly supporting both projects and advocating for the funding that’s needed to make the improvements.
The grants were approved during a public meeting of the Commonwealth Financing Authority today through the MTF. The MTF, as created by the General Assembly, provides funding to encourage economic development and a safe, reliable system of transportation to residents of Pennsylvania.
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