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UGI gas work and Route 329 bridge construction push borough street projects into 2026, public works says
Summary
Public works reported UGI natural gas improvements on multiple borough streets that will extend into 2026 and noted traffic/closure impacts tied to Route 329 bridge construction and the ongoing 03/29 project.
Borough public works reported that UGI’s natural gas improvement projects will affect multiple streets and will extend into 2026, and that one of the Canal Street projects has an accelerated timeline because of the new Route 329 bridge construction. Public Works described two UGI projects: (1) upgrades on Newport Avenue, West Seventeenth Street, Popular Street, Cedar Street, West Eighteenth Street and Railroad Street, which staff said will continue into 2026; and (2) work on Canal Street between West 201st (reported as 20 First in transcript) and West Seventeenth Street, an accelerated project tied to bridge work. The borough said maps showing impacted streets will be posted on the borough website and app and that road closures will align with existing bridge-construction closures. Public Works also reported that the 03/29 project will continue with overnight work and that the project currently draws staff resources, meaning some routine local maintenance may be deferred into 2026. Council members asked about traffic calming and specific intersections where motorists report rough pavement; staff noted that some areas are state highways and outside immediate borough control. No formal policy change or new appropriation was made at the meeting; staff described timelines and committed to posting maps and notices to the public.
