Leechburg Borough is a big winner in Governor Wolf’s $45.9 million funding package designed for highway, bridge and rail improvements.
Leechburg will receive $294,135 to mill and repave about 1.1 miles of roadway. The roads to be restored include those impacted by the recent project throughout the borough that was also funded by the state.
Also in Armstrong County, North Apollo will get $84,539 for the restoration of Oakwood Avenue, a road that has been deteriorating due to age and improper storm water drainage.
In Westmoreland County, Upper Burrell will receive $83,539 for the installation of new guide rail and replacement of existing guide rail on roadways in the township.
In Allegheny County, Wilkinsburg will receive $372,030 to put toward restoration of roadway and pedestrian access to the restored Wilkinsburg Train Station, including revitalization of the Hay Street/Ross Street corridor.
Built in 1916, the station is being marketed by the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corp. as a restaurant and entertainment venue on the main floor with offices in the former basement baggage area. Work is scheduled to be done in October.
Also in Allegheny County, McConway and Torley will receive $928,341 to invest in a bulk material transport project to implement new infrastructure to receive and process material delivery by railcar.
Kennedy Township will get $382,777 to relocate a portion of Aiken Road that has been prone to landslides.
“Transportation moves communities and economies forward,” Gov. Tom Wolf said in a statement. “These investments will assist with overall mobility and safety in our local communities.”
PennDOT evaluated the applications and made selections based on safety benefits, economic conditions, job creation and energy efficiency among other criteria. “Making roadways more accessible for all modes of travel assures that we are making continued business connections for the future,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian.
