Keystone Today

Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) last week revealed transportation infrastructure improvements for Route 30 in Chester County.

Transportation Infrastructure Investment Funds (TIIF) in the amount of $3 million will go to East Whiteland Township to assist with design and construction costs, according to a news release from Wolf's office. The project is expected to create 141 direct jobs and support 55 indirect jobs in Chester County.

"These much-needed improvements will boost the local economy by allowing easier access to local businesses," Wolf said in the news release. "This is the kind of investment that will help businesses in the area continue to grow and thrive."

The project will feature two lanes of traffic going in each direction, a center turning lane, improved intersections, bike lanes, sidewalks, and improved bus stops, the news release noted. These improvements will provide access to neighborhoods, Immaculata University, the Chester Valley Trail, and local employers.

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) said the project will positively impact the local economy and travel in the region.

"Our 21st-century economy is global, but our local PA-06 economy still depends on structurally sound roads and bridges," she said in the news release. "As an entrepreneur and as an engineer specializing in supply chain management, I know how important it is to our small business community to prioritize roadway projects such as the Route 30 expansion.

"These long overdue improvements will prioritize the safety of commuters, delivery trucks, and cyclists and increase the speed of access to area businesses. I'm thankful for Gov. Wolf and our Chester County partners for their support of this project."