$900K Application For Phoenixville Road Project Moves Ahead

PHOENIXVILLE, PA —Phoenixville Borough Council this week unanimously authorized borough officials to apply for a $900,000 grant as part of a revitalization program for the Bridge and Star streets improvement project.

The project will modernize the existing three-way intersection, allowing for a better flow of traffic and increased pedestrian safety by adding a straight-through lane on Starr Street, extending Starr Street north.

With the addition of the fourth lane, residents and visitors will be able to safely access the borough-managed Ashland Street parking lot and the Schuylkill River trailhead.

The project is estimated to cost $3 million. The borough was previously awarded a Department of Community and Economic Development Multimodal Transportation Fund grant for $600,000 in the Spring of 2023.

In August, the Chester County Department of Community Development awarded Phoenixville a grant of $727,287 for the project.

Sidewalk connectivity and pedestrian crosswalks are other components of the project to improve pedestrian safety.

"Through county and state grants, we're making strides towards a more inclusive and connected community,” Jonathan Ewald, borough president, said. “Rebuilt roads, new sidewalks, and trail connections will shape an environment where everyone can thrive."