Upper Moreland Gets $390K To Expand Road, Improve Traffic

UPPER MORELAND, PA — Upper Moreland has received $390,000 in funding to improve the traffic situation in the area.

It's part of $44.5 million in state grants funding transportation-related projects across the state.

Specifically, the money will widen Davisville Road, and provide a specific right-turn lane from Davisville onto Byberry Road, officials said.

"Transportation is critical to connecting communities and economies, and we are an important partner in bringing progress across the state," Gov. Wolf said in a statement announcing the funding. "These investments will improve overall mobility and safety while bolstering commercial projects.

The money comes from the state's Multimodal Transportation Fund

Applications were made from around the state, and winners were selected based on a wide variety of criteria, including safety benefits, economic conditions, technical and financial feasibility, job creation, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

The money comes from the state's Multimodal Transportation Fund.

Three other projects in Montgomery County also received funding.

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