Matzie: Nearly $2 million grant secured for Ambridge road improvements

Rep. Robert Matzie    August 19, 2024 | 2:52 PM

AMBRIDGE, Aug. 19 – A $1.89 million grant from the state Transportation Department will fund road improvements in Ambridge, announced state Rep. Rob Matzie, D-Beaver.

“These dollars are funding road improvements along the Eighth Street corridor to make safety enhancements for people and drivers alike,” Matzie said. “The state grant allows the borough to accomplish the project while saving taxpayer dollars.”

Matzie said the nearly $2 million will be used for improvements to Eighth Street, from Route 65 to Merchant Street, including adding a median to control traffic speed and turning. It also will be used to improve pedestrian sidewalks and crosswalks at eight intersections.

The funds are distributed through PennDOT’s Multimodal Transportation Fund, which provides grants to improve transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety and transit revitalization to ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation in the commonwealth.

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