Lower Moreland Gets $395K From State To Improve Traffic Signal

LOWER MORELAND, PA — Lower Moreland Township has received $395,000 is state funding to make critical improvements to a local intersection.

The signal at Huntingdon Pike and Philmont Avenue/Welsh Road will be completely modernized, with new mast arms, a controller assembly, vehicle detection, and accessible pedestrian signals, according to Gov. Wolf's Office.

The project is one of nine in Montgomery County and one of 70 across Pennsylvania that was approved Thursday by the state.

“This is the fourth round of funding disbursed to support increased safety and mobility across more Pennsylvania towns,” Gov. Wolf said in a statement.

Funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's "Green Light-Go" program, grants are provided as reimbursement to municipalities for updates to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals.

Grant funding through the Green Light – Go Program may be utilized for a range of operational improvements including LED technology, traffic signal retiming, and related issues.

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