More than $1 million in state funding will support upgrades of intersections in three Berks County boroughs.
The funding is part of nearly $30 million in Green Light-Go Program projects across Pennsylvania announced Tuesday by Gov. Josh Shapiro.
The projects aim to improve traffic safety and mobility by reducing congestion and improving traffic flow.
“Under Gov. Shapiro’s leadership, our top priority is serving the people of our commonwealth by improving the services that make a real difference in Pennsylvanians’ lives,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said in a statement announcing the funding. “The safety improvements supported by the Green Light-Go program will help municipalities reduce congestion, improve traffic flow and keep Pennsylvanians moving safely and efficiently.
“I’m proud that PennDOT continues to partner with communities to deliver real results.”
The following Berks projects are receiving funding:
• Boyertown: $687,949 to upgrade intersections at East Philadelphia Avenue (Route 73) with Reading Avenue (Route 562) and Madison Street.
• Leesport: $155,160 to upgrade detection and controller equipment at Wall, Peach and Cherry streets.
• West Reading: $228,404 for signal retiming and equipment upgrades at Seventh Avenue and Parkside Drive North; Seventh and Reading avenues; and Eighth Avenue and Hill and Reading avenues.
For more information on the Green Light-Go Program visit pa.gov/services/penndot/apply-for-traffic-operations-grant.