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Cepeda-Freytiz: Over $220,000 for traffic safety coming to West Reading

WEST READING, Dec. 30 – The state Transportation Department has approved $228,404 in grant funding to West Reading Borough to support traffic safety and mobility by improving traffic flow, announced state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, D-Berks.

“This funding will clear up traffic congestion in West Reading, which will improve safety and mobility for so many of our neighbors,” said Cepeda-Freytiz. “I am proud to see this funding come back through the state budget to improve the community.”

Intersection that will receive new traffic signal retiming and equipment upgrades include:

  • 7th Avenue / Parkside Drive North
  • 7th Avenue / Reading Avenue
  • 8th Avenue / Hill Avenue / Reading Avenue

This grant is funded through the Green Light-Go grant program. It is one of three awarded projects in Berks County to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals.