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Haddock secures $1 million for road, pedestrian safety upgrades

Rep. Jim Haddock    February 24, 2025 | 12:46 PM

HARRISBURG, Feb. 24 – State Rep. Jim Haddock applauds today’s announcement that $1.07 million was awarded for roadway projects in Avoca, Jenkins Township and Pittston Township.

“It’s important that people have safe roads to drive on and cross as pedestrians and these projects will accomplish both of those goals,” said Haddock, D-Luzerne/Lackawanna. “Sen. Marty Flynn and I work in tandem to advocate that state funding is returned to our area and today’s announcement is just the latest result of our efforts.”

Haddock said the Commonwealth Financing Authority approved Multimodal Transportation Funding for the following:

  • Avoca Borough -- $405,136 to make pedestrian safety upgrades to sections of McAlpine Street.
  • Jenkins Township -- $265,572 for roadway repairs to Chestnut and Welsh streets.
  • Pittston Township -- $400,000 to make pavement improvements to multiple roadways.

The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable transportation is available to the residents of the commonwealth.

Funds may be used for the development, rehabilitation and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities, streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, connectivity of transportation assets and transit-oriented development.

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