The project to construct a multimodal trail for cyclists and pedestrians along Route 208 in Springfield Township, Mercer County began today.
The project will expand the existing multimodal trail as part of an effort to improve safety and enhance connectivity along the corridor and create a regional multimodal trail throughout the township and county.
The project is being done through a collaboration of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Springfield Township and is the second phase of the Springfield Township Multimodal Trail.
This phase includes the construction nearly a half mile of multimodal trail to accommodate two-way pedestrian/bicycle traffic parallel to Route 208 (Leesburg-Grove City Road).
The trail will run north side of the roadway from Holiday Boulevard at the entrance for TimberCreek Tap & Table to American Way at the entrance for Wendell August Forge.
Construction began, April 10, 2024, and is expected to be completed by October 2024.
The majority of the work will happen off of the roadway, but motorists may encounter temporary lane restrictions to facilitate construction.
The contractor for the trail project is CH&D Enterprises, Inc., of New Stanton, PA. The contract cost is $613,333, which is to be paid entirely with federal funds.
This year PennDOT's Northwest Region excepts to do work on more than 100 projects. To see a full listing of all the anticipated work, check out the 2024 Construction Book located under the Resources tab online at www.penndot.pa.gov/District1.
PennDOT urges motorists to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers. Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
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