$600K Infrastructure Improvement In Coatesville Complete

COATESVILLE, PA — A seven-month $600,000 project to upgrade roadways, ramps, guard rails, and more in Coatesville culminated this week, officials said Wednesday.

The city upgrades were completed following the realignment of Lincoln Highway and Route 82.

The project was funded with funds the city obtained from PennDOT and the American Rescue Act.

“This is the largest city-funded road-repair project since the intersection realignment,” Roberta Cosentino, assistant city manager, said in a prepared statement. “We took the opportunity to inventory and prioritize roads throughout the city.”

The funds were used to mill and pave severely damaged areas, replace 27 sidewalk ADA ramps, replace a guard rail, and restore a collapsed water inlet to address stormwater infrastructure.

The city partnered with Cedarville Engineering, Pottstown, to identify the most problematic roads, including a critical entry point on 13th Avenue, and worked in concert with PA American Water to improve the surrounding area.
“Road repair is directly related to the safety of our residents,” said Linda Lavender-Norris, Coatesville council president. “The improvements enhance accessibility, and pothole repair reduces the risk of accidents and vehicle damage.

“ We’re grateful for our relationship with PA American Water that allows us to address our infrastructure and establish and maintain a better quality of life.”