Funding Crisis Delays Major Roadway Construction Project

During a recent government meeting, officials discussed the ongoing challenges surrounding a significant roadway project that has been in the planning stages for decades. The project, which aims to create a bypass from Main Street to Kimbell Drive East, has faced persistent funding issues that have stalled its construction.

Key sections of the roadway have already been designed and permitted, with some segments completed near the Neptune power plant and Sheffield town. However, the total estimated cost for the first phase of the project is $20 million, a figure that has proven difficult to secure. Historically, the borough had access to approximately $10 million, but due to delays, those funds were never realized. Currently, only $2 million remains available for the project.

Borough officials have acknowledged the need for alternative funding sources and have been actively exploring grant opportunities to help finance the construction. Despite the progress made in the design and permitting phases, the lack of adequate funding continues to hinder the project's advancement. The administration remains committed to finding solutions to move forward with this long-awaited infrastructure improvement.