Shapiro invests $38 million in traffic signal upgrades: See what’s planned for south-central PA
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that the Shapiro Administration is investing $38 million in municipal traffic signal upgrades to improve safety and traffic flow statewide.
Through Pennsylvania’s Green Light-Go Program, 86 municipalities across 31 counties will receive grants to modernize and improve existing traffic signals.
“Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, we’re working to serve the people of our Commonwealth by improving the services that make a real difference in their lives,” PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said. “The safety improvements supported by the Green Light-Go program will help municipalities keep Pennsylvanians moving safely and efficiently.”
Plans across the Susquehanna Valley
Municipalities across south-central Pennsylvania will receive more than $5 million to modernize traffic signals, improve pedestrian safety and reduce congestion, according to PennDOT.
Awarded projects in the Susquehanna Valley:
Cumberland County
Cumberland County municipalities will receive a combined $378,700:
Hampden Township: $312,500 to upgrade signals along Wertzville Road at Lambs Gap Road, Good Hope Road, the Interstate 81 ramps, Valley Road and Orrs Bridge Road. Penn Township: $66,200 to upgrade traffic-detection equipment at Ritner Highway and Centerville Road. Dauphin County
Two Dauphin County projects will receive a combined $830,142.50:
Derry Township: $553,450 for controller and detection upgrades at several intersections along Governor, Fishburn, Cocoa and Chocolate roads and avenues. Harrisburg: $276,692.50 to upgrade signal equipment at State and North 17th streets. Franklin County
Franklin County will receive a combined $535,808:
Antrim Township: $523,808 for upgrades at six intersections, including several near Interstate 81, Buchanan Trail and Molly Pitcher Highway. Chambersburg: $12,000 to upgrade pedestrian signal controls at King and North Main streets and Queen and South Main streets. Lancaster County receives region’s largest share
Five Lancaster County municipalities will receive nearly $2.6 million, the largest combined award among the six counties:
East Donegal Township: $344,160 for upgrades at four intersections along River and Anderson Ferry roads. Ephrata: $476,795 to fully modernize the intersection of North Reading Road and Dutchland Avenue. Lancaster: $988,933.20 to modernize four intersections along North Duke, North Broad, East Chestnut, East Walnut and New Holland Avenue. Lititz: $337,656.60 for signal upgrades at eight intersections along Broad and Main streets. Millersville: $450,720 for improvements at six intersections, including locations along Millersville Road, Manor Avenue and George Street. Lebanon County
South Londonderry Township in Lebanon County will receive $338,800 to modernize signals at four intersections along Horseshoe Pike and Palmyra Road.
York County
West Manchester Township in York County will receive $408,708 for upgrades at five intersections along the Route 74 corridor, including Carlisle Road at Brougher Lane and Carlisle Avenue at U.S. Route 30, White Street, Adams Street and York Crossing Drive.
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