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Resident warns million-square-foot project could worsen traffic and strain sewers; councilor says he will write to PennDOT
Summary
A public commenter asked the council to probe proposed large-scale development in Wilkes-Barre Township, saying Route 309 and local roads already see frequent crashes and the city's aging sewer lines could not support such a development; Councilman Belishko said he would write to PennDOT.
A resident told the Wilkes-Barre City Council on March 27 that proposed large developments in neighboring Wilkes-Barre Township and Ashley — including a project the resident described as a “million square foot” building — could worsen traffic on Route 309 and local roads and place additional strain on the city's aging sewer system.
Public commenter Bob Kalaboski said Route…
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