$120K PennDOT Grant For Bridge-Height Warning System In Radnor

RADNOR, PA — PennDOT awarded a $120K grant to Radnor Township for a bridge-height warning system at the SEPTA underpass on King of Prussia Road, State Rep. Lisa Borowski announced this week.

Borowski, a Democrat and former Radnor commissioner, said she helped advocate for the system when she was a commissioner.

"I’m thrilled that PennDOT has approved this grant request for this system, which will protect major infrastructure,” Borowski said.

The roadway is a heavily traveled area that has experienced 100 strikes over the past 10 years, including 23 in 2018, according to the Radnor Township police.

In June, the Radnor commissioners awarded a $39,000 design contract to Gilmore & Associates, New Britain.

The project remains in the design phase and will be submitted to PennDOT for review this month.

Stephen F. Norcini, township engineer, said he anticipates project bidding to begin in the second quarter of this year and project completion by the end of 2023. The estimated cost of the new system is $150,000.

“This funding is going to make a huge impact on the region, preventing tragic accidents, freeing up first responders for traffic management and supporting Radnor’s efforts to ensure offenders are cited for their crimes,” Borowski said. “I will always support making the roadways safer and advocate for preventive measures which help protect motorists and pedestrians.”

William M. White, township manager, thanked Borowski for her continued advocacy for Radnor Township.

“This funding is critical for vehicular and pedestrian safety due to the number of bridge strikes at King of Prussia Road,” White said. “The bridge strikes consume time from our emergency services professionals and cause significant disruption to a major traffic corridor in our community.”