HARRISBURG – Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) and Rep. Craig Staats (R-145) today announced a state grant of $750,000 to help with the cost of highway road improvements for State Road and Meetinghouse Road. The improvements will support the construction of a Wawa convenience store with gas in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County.
Specifically, the funding will provide for road widening on State Road to include left turn and right turn lanes, ADA sidewalk installation, pedestrian and ADA-compliant crossing, stormwater upgrades to address road widening and a new traffic signal.
“The turning lanes and improved pedestrian safety features will make a big difference for folks. This grant will improve traffic congestion overall. Plus, the upgraded stormwater infrastructure will protect the area from a storm surge,” Coleman said.
“I’m very happy to see state support for a new Wawa in West Rockhill Township,” said Staats. “Wawa’s decision to open here reflects our community’s strength as a great place to live and work. This new location will provide added convenience for residents, and I look forward to grabbing a coffee when it opens.”
The grant was awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority through its Multimodal Transportation Fund, which supports projects that ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation for Pennsylvania residents.
CONTACT: Robert Arena (Coleman’s office), 484-861-4964
Will Patterson (Staats’ office), 267-688-2590