HARRISBURG – Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) and Reps. Gary Day (R-187) and Zachary Mako (R-183) today announced $2.1million in state grant funding to support Lehigh County roadway and sewer infrastructure projects in their legislative districts. This funding was administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
“This critical funding helps municipalities improve public safety and accessibility while maintaining essential infrastructure like roads, bridges, and sewer systems,” said Coleman. “These projects will make our communities safer, more connected, and move important improvements one step closer to completion.”
“Investing in infrastructure and safety is essential to maintaining the quality of life in our communities,” said Day. “These grants will help Lower Macungie Township make critical pedestrian safety improvements and ensure accessibility for all residents, while the Macungie Borough Authority can upgrade aging water mains to provide reliable service. These projects reflect our commitment to creating safer neighborhoods and strengthening the foundation of our local infrastructure for years to come.”
“I’m pleased to partner with Sen. Coleman on this important project,” Mako said. “Safety of motorists is a high priority. As this is a structurally deficient bridge, it needs to be replaced before it is forced to close or collapses. The new bridge will ensure reliable travel for years to come.”
The following approved projects received funding from the state Multimodal Transportation Fund Program:
City of Allentown was awarded $800,000 for Phase II of the MLK Trail extension project.
Lower Macungie Township was awarded $186,700 to construct pedestrian safety improvements along Brookside and Princeton Roads as well as $322,134 to install ADA ramp and curb improvements within three neighborhoods.
North Whitehall Township was awarded $462,027 to replace the Rockdale Road Bridge.
The following approved projects received funding from the state Small Water and Sewer Program:
Macungie Borough Authority was awarded $348,239 for Phase II of the Buttonwood St. water main replacement project.
The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the commonwealth.
The PA Small Water and Sewer Program provides grants to municipalities and municipal authorities for water, sewer, storm water and flood control projects.
Both programs are overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
The CFA was established in 2004 as an independent agency to administer Pennsylvania’s economic stimulus packages.
CONTACT: Leo Knepper (Coleman)
Tracy Polovick (Mako)
Connor DeFaber-Schumacher (Day)