HARRISBURG, Aug. 19 – State Rep. Robert Freeman said the city of Easton today was awarded more than $83,000 from PennDOT for a road improvement project.

Freeman said the city will receive an $83,353 grant for intersection upgrades at Pearl and Bushkill streets.

“It’s always a benefit for drivers and pedestrians when roads are made safer, and Easton was lucky to earn these state dollars from the very competitive Multimodal Transportation Fund,” said Freeman, D-Northampton. “I would like to thank the governor and PennDOT for approving this grant for Easton.”

The grant was one of 66 projects funded in 32 counties across Pennsylvania totaling $51 million.

The program is intended to provide financial assistance to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities to improve transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization.

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Information provided to TVL by:
Tom Andrews
House Democratic Communications Office

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