The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Department of Economic and Community Development recently awarded the East Whiteland Township a $3 million in Transportation Infrastructure Investment Funds grant to help cover design and construction costs for its Route 30 project.
The project will undertake transportation infrastructure improvements along Route 30 in Chester County. Work will include two lanes in each direction, improved intersections, a center turning lane, improved bus stops, separated sidewalks, and dedicated bike lanes. The project also will provide access to neighborhoods, Immaculata University, the Chester Valley Trail, and the township’s large employers.
“Our 21st-century economy is global, but our local PA-06 economy still depends on structurally sound roads and bridges,” U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) said. “As an entrepreneur and as an engineer specializing in supply chain management, I know how important it is to our small business community to prioritize roadway projects such as the Route 30 expansion. These long overdue improvements will prioritize the safety of commuters, delivery trucks, and cyclists and increase the speed of access to area businesses. I’m thankful for Governor Wolf and our Chester County partners for their support of this project.”
The project is expected to create 141 jobs in Chester County.