From staff reports
PennDOT is inviting the public to view an online plans display for the Liberty Street Streetscape Project (Route 62/322/8) in Franklin.
The project includes the sidewalks along the section of Liberty Street from the intersection with 12th Street to the intersection with 14th Street.
Work will include upgrades to the existing sidewalk and lighting to meet safety and ADA standards, such as removal of bricks and new light poles. Crosswalk improvements will also be done.
The program will require a pedestrian detour. Access to businesses will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.
Motorists may encounter traffic controlled by flaggers as needed to complete work at intersections.
This project is being federally funding by the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program, which is administered by PennDOT in coordination with the city.
The virtual plans display includes a short PowerPoint, digital picture boards and an online comment form. It can be accessed by visiting the PennDOT District 1 website, www.penndot.gov/District1, clicking on Public Meetings/Studies listed under the Resources heading, and choosing Venango County box then the tile marked Liberty Streetscape Project.
In accordance with Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 mitigation efforts, the comment period will be held online only. It will be open through Jan. 22.
Those unable to access the study online may give feedback by contacting Consultant Project Manager Brandon Peterson at Brandon.Peterson@dawood.net or (717) 439-2450, or PennDOT Project Manager Lyndsie DeVito at ldevito@pa.gov or (814) 678-7174.
The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project and receive public input regarding any questions or concerns with the project. It is also an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the project’s potential effect upon Cultural Resources pursuant to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s 36 CFR Part 800 regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
