Bethlehem, March 26, 2024 – – State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that $3,061,186 in state funding has been approved for nine transportation projects in the 18th District through the Multimodal Transportation Fund Program (MTF).
“These state funds will have a tremendous impact on in making critically needed roadway improvements and pedestrian safety enhancements throughout Northampton County.” Boscola stated. “Working with my legislative colleagues of both parties and both chambers made bringing this funding back to the Valley a reality.”
The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved the following Lehigh Valley projects:
- Bethlehem Township, Emergency Pre-Emption Traffic Signal: $341,963;
- Borough of Wilson, S. 20th Street Paving & Pedestrian Improvement Project: $50,000;
- City of Bethlehem, Third Street Multimodal Connections: $900,000
- City of Easton, College Hill Intersection Improvements: $194,223
- Freemansburg Borough, Pedestrian and Vehicular Safety Improvements on Main Street, $350,000
- Lower Nazareth Township, Butztown Road Realignment and Rehabilitation Project: $725,000
- Plainfield Township, Engler Road Rehabilitation: $225,000
- Stockertown Borough, Lincoln Avenue Reconstruction Project: $75,000
- Wind Gap Borough, Male Road Bridge Replacement and Pedestrian Improvements: $200,000
Funding for the projects were approved Tuesday by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The Multimodal Transportation Fund was created as part of Act 89 to promote economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available throughout the Commonwealth.
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