PennDOT Invests Over $51 Million In Multimodal Transportation Projects, Including 3 Trails; New Grant Round Opens Sept. 23

On August 19, the Department of Transportation announced the investment of over $51 million in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support 66 crucial transportation projects across 32 counties in Pennsylvania, including trail projects in Lackawanna, Lycoming and Mercer counties.

The trail projects include--

-- Lackawanna County: Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority – $292,914 to connect an existing section of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail to another section that is under development by the Department of Environmental Protection.

-- Lycoming County: Jersey Shore Borough – $710,691 for culvert and roadway improvements to Hazel Alley Bridge across Pfouts run and roadway improvements from the Pine Creek Rail Trail to the boat launch at the Susquehanna River West Branch.

-- Mercer County: City of Hermitage – $330,052 for improvements to Lorenwood Drive near the Hermitage Athletics Complex and the addition of a trail connection within the complex.

Click Here for the complete announcement.

Visit PennDOT's Multimodal Transportation webpage for information on how to apply for the next round of grants.

[Posted: August 19, 2024]  PA Environment Digest