HARRISBURG – Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), who chairs the Senate Transportation Committee, on Monday announced state funding for road and bridge improvements and other transportation upgrades in Cambria, Clearfield and Centre counties.
“Maintaining a safe, efficient transportation network is a key component of thriving communities, but it is very expensive. I am pleased to announce this funding to help local governments in our area pay for these improvements,” Langerholc said.
The following grants were awarded:
Cambria County
- West Carroll Township – $348,275 for the replacement of the Reed Street Bridge.
- Lower Yoder Township – $1 million for the replacement of the closed Tremont Bridge.
- Middle Taylor Township – $100,000 for paving a portion of Waterfall Road.
- Portage Borough – $258,300 for sidewalk improvements, including decorative LED lighting along the east and west sides of Main Street, creating safe travel for pedestrians.
- Richland School District – $1.7 million for vehicular and pedestrian improvements at Richland Elementary School.
Centre County
- Rush Township – $78,000 for stormwater management and roadway improvements on Medical Center Drive.
Clearfield County
Beccaria Township – $239,158 for roadway widening, base and drainage repairs, milling, binding and wearing course, double seal coat and shoulder improvements on Hoop Up Road and Poplar Street.
The grants were awarded through the state Multimodal Transportation Fund, which provides financial assistance to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies and ports and rail freight entities.