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PennDOT intersection work complete at Church Lane and McDade; borough plans follow-ups on one-way striping and pedestrian improvements
Summary
Council and staff said PennDOT completed intersection renovations at Church Lane and McDade Boulevard; borough will monitor traffic, install reflectors and proceed with a second phase that includes crosswalks and pedestrian islands.
Borough and PennDOT crews completed the long-awaited renovations at the Church Lane and McDade Boulevard intersection about two weeks before the council meeting, and borough leaders said early signs show traffic flow has slowed.
"The long awaited renovation of Church Lane and McDade Boulevard intersection was completed by PennDOT, almost 2 weeks ago. It seems to be going well so far," Mayor Roland Heptons said during his report.
Councilors and staff discussed follow-ups: installation of reflective delineators and quick-curb vertical delineators that are not yet in place, correction of temporary signage, trimming tree branches that block signage near West Cobbs Creek and completing phase-two pedestrian work. Staff said crosswalks and a pedestrian "pork chop" island are part of phase two, which will be bid later this year with installation next year.
Some residents reported confusion and drivers continuing to enter the new one-way against the flow. Staff said temporary signs are intended only to notify drivers of the pattern change and that permanent signage and road markings remain to be completed. The borough engineer said it will narrow a striped median near West Cobbs Creek to restore parking that was temporarily removed, and will follow up with the contractor on missing reflectors.
Council asked staff to verify missing permanent signs and to explore additional pavement arrows or supplemental signage at key approaches; staff committed to revisit and report back.
