Lawmaker Asks PennDOT To Find Ways To Expedite Route 202 Roundabout
BUCKINGHAM, PA — A state lawmaker has asked the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to do what it can to expedite plans to build a roundabout at the heavily traveled intersection of Routes 202 and York Road (Route 263).
The roundabout is currently scheduled for construction in 2027 and 2028.
“All of us are in agreement – sooner than later. I’d like to see this expedited in any way we can. It’s a safety issue,” said State Senator Steve Santarsiero during a recent road tour of the district with representatives from PennDOT’s District Six. “Every time I come through here I say a prayer when I’m turning. And at rush hour it’s 10 times worse.”
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PennDOT officials said the timeline will depend on how quickly the agency can secure rights of way for the project from impacted property owners.
The first steps will include completing environmental and geotechnical studies, which are expected to begin later this year and continue into 2025.
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“Once that happens we can start talking to local property owners about impacts to their properties but we’re not allowed to do that until we get our environmental clearance,” said a PennDOT District 6 representative. “If for some reason all the property owners agree and the process moves faster we can accelerate construction.”
The Senator was joined at the site of the future roundabout by State Rep. Tim Brennan and representatives from Buckingham Township.
“In the summer this can be backed up from Peddler’s Village back to 413. So It’s going to greatly help,” said Paul Calderaio, the chairman of the Buckingham Board of Supervisors who he said supports getting it done sooner rather than later.
Completion of the roundabout will also open the door to numerous plans for pedestrian conductivity, including paths and trails that will help improve walkability in the township. But that can’t get done until the roundabout is done, said a Buckingham Township official.
“All these visions for walkability, conductivity, and all the things we want for the community are being held up by this,” the official said.
(PennDOT Graphic)
The project is proposed to improve the operation of the intersection, safety, emergency vehicle access, and mobility, and will address the absence of pedestrian access within the area of the intersection.
The project includes improvements to two intersections on U.S. 202 in Buckingham Township.
The proposed work at the Route 202 and York Road intersection includes:
The proposed work at the U.S. 202 and Route 413 intersection includes:
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