SINKING SPRING – Senators David G. Argall (R-29) and Mike Folmer (R-48) and Representative Jim Cox (R-129) announced that Sinking Spring Borough will receive a state grant to reconstruct and realign the intersection of Penn Avenue, Columbia Avenue and Cacoosing Avenue.
“The borough’s design to realign this intersection will reduce traffic congestion, as well as bring new economic development to western Berks County,” Argall said. “Sinking Spring’s long-term goals have me excited about the prospects for western Berks County.”
Act 89, the comprehensive transportation funding law the General Assembly approved last year, included investments for multimodal projects selected by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) based on safety benefits, economic development, job creation and feasibility, among other factors.
“This project should help to improve one of the important roads – Route 422 – in our area,” Cox said. “I’m pleased the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is making this significant investment in our area.”
“Roads and bridges are a core role of government, and I am pleased to see such moneys being invested in central Pennsylvania to make our roads safer and transportation move smoother,” Folmer said.
Charles Coleman, President of the BOSS 2020 Revitalization Committee overseeing the four-phase redevelopment plan for downtown Sinking Spring said, “This is a great first step on a long trail for a revitalized Sinking Spring.”
The project requires a 30 percent match from local sources.
Borough engineer Robert B. Ludgate, Sr. expressed his enthusiasm and gratitude for the project receiving funding.
“This is exciting news,” Ludgate said. “This project will complete Phase 2 of the Borough’s four-phase plan to improve pedestrian safety, economic development, and traffic congestion not only to benefit Sinking Spring but the entire region. Congratulations to PennDOT, the County of Berks, and Sinking Spring Borough for creating a partnership committed to improving this region. Also a huge thank you to Senator Argall and his staff, who were vital in getting this project the attention it deserved.”