Abington Township to receive $440K for traffic signal upgrades at Fitzwatertown and Old Welsh roads

Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll announced today that Abington Township will receive $442,480 to support traffic signal upgrades as part of PennDOT’s “Green Light-Go” program.

The money will go towards the full modernization of the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Fitzwatertown Road (Route 2038) and Old Welsh Road (Route 2029).

Green Light-Go grants are provided as reimbursement to municipalities for updates to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals. Funding may be used for a range of operational improvements including light-emitting diode (LED) technology installation, traffic signal retiming, developing special event plans and monitoring traffic signals, as well as upgrading traffic signals to the latest technologies.

“Governor Shapiro has made clear that state government’s top priority should be serving the people of our Commonwealth and improving the services we provide that make a difference in Pennsylvanians’ lives. The safety improvements supported by the Green Light-Go program will help municipalities relieve congestion and traffic flow and keep Pennsylvanians moving safely and efficiently,” said Secretary Carroll. “I’m proud that the Department of Transportation will continue to help our communities improve mobility for Pennsylvanians as we continue to deliver real results across the Commonwealth.”

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