FHWA Makes $1 Million in Emergency Funds Available for North, Central Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has been awarded $1 million in Emergency Relief Funds from the Federal Highway Administration to start repairing roads and bridges in the north and central parts of the state that were swamped by heavy rain and floods on Oct. 20-21.
“The flooding has caused significant damage to roads and bridges in central part of the state, and Pennsylvanians are just beginning to pick up the pieces,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in announcing the availability of the funds. “This funding will help expedite the recovery process.”
The damaged highways include state Routes 973, 87 and 154 in Lycoming, Sullivan, Clearfield, Centre and Bradford counties.
“The funding will help the state start repairs immediately, representing the first installment of federal resources while the state completes its damage assessments,” Federal Highway Administrator Gregory Nadeau said. “It will help ensure vital links are restored so people can get back to their lives.”
