More than $1 million in state funding will support upgrades of intersections in three Berks County boroughs.<\/p>\n
The funding is part of nearly $30 million in Green Light-Go Program projects across Pennsylvania announced Tuesday by Gov. Josh Shapiro.<\/p>\n
The projects aim to improve traffic safety and mobility by reducing congestion and improving traffic flow.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnder Gov. Shapiro\u2019s leadership, our top priority is serving the people of our commonwealth by improving the services that make a real difference in Pennsylvanians\u2019 lives,\u201d said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said in a statement announcing the funding. \u201cThe safety improvements supported by the Green Light-Go program will help municipalities reduce congestion, improve traffic flow and keep Pennsylvanians moving safely and efficiently.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m proud that PennDOT continues to partner with communities to deliver real results.\u201d<\/p>\n
The following Berks projects are receiving funding:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Boyertown: $687,949 to upgrade intersections at East Philadelphia Avenue (Route 73) with Reading Avenue (Route 562) and Madison Street.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Leesport: $155,160 to upgrade detection and controller equipment at Wall, Peach and Cherry streets.<\/p>\n
\u2022 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.<\/p>\n