Eight Falls Township intersections will be upgraded over the next year.
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Township officials said the intersections will undergo significant improvements, including enhanced traffic signals, improved handicap accessibility, and more secure pedestrian access.
The upgrades come on the heels of two state grants amounting to over $1 million.
During Monday’s Falls Township Board of Supervisors meeting, the governing body gave the nod to proposals from Remington and Vernick Engineers for traffic engineering services connected with the upcoming projects.
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A highlight of the upgrades is the intersection of Trenton Road and North Olds Boulevard. As part of the PennDOT Green Light Go grant, the township will modernize the current traffic signal at this intersection.
Officials stated that the work includes optimizing the signal’s phasing, incorporating new traffic signal equipment, and introducing pedestrian crosswalk and curb ramp improvements.
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The Green Light Go grant covers $244,290, with the township chipping in a 20 percent match of $61,073. The total project budget at $305,363. Remington and Vernick’s fee of $50,500 will be applied to the township’s match, officials said.
Officials indicated that Remington and Vernick aim to finalize design and bidding in the coming six months, with an additional six months projected for the awarding of bids and the commencement of construction.
Pedestrian safety upgrades and signal modernization will be carried out at multiple intersections throughout Falls Township, including Trenton Road and Andover Road; South Olds Boulevard and Queen Anne Drive; Lincoln Highway and Lincoln Circle, among others.
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The planned enhancements encompass pedestrian signal heads, accessible curb ramps, and the installation of emergency vehicle preemption devices at various already signalized intersections.
The state Automated Red Light Enforcement grant that was awarded to Falls Township is facilitating these works.
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The total grant for these projects is $756,881. There is no required match from the township. Additionally, Remington and Vernick’s fees, which won’t exceed $102,563, are eligible for reimbursement via the grant, according to officials.
Officials anticipate a full project completion in approximately 13 months.
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