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Manager says parts of Blair County parking garage may close; borough to coordinate parking alternatives
Summary
Borough Manager Ethan told council that an engineering inspection after concrete fell from a county parking garage found problems and that county engineers may recommend closing parts or all of the garage for one to two months; the borough will work with county officials to find temporary parking for displaced vehicles.
Borough Manager Ethan told Hollidaysburg Borough Council that engineering inspections of the Blair County parking garage followed a recent incident in which concrete fell from the structure, and that county engineers anticipate a forthcoming recommendation to close parts or all of the garage so emergency repairs can be made.
“The commissioners have… some pieces of concrete that recently fell off of the parking garage, which led to a very detailed inspection from their engineering firm, which resulted in some not so good news,” Ethan said. He told council the county anticipates the closure will displace vehicles that normally park there and estimated “about a hundred to a 50 vehicles” use the garage on a typical day; he and Commissioner Kesseling plan to meet early next week to develop an accommodation plan.
Ethan said the county expects most vehicles will be unable to park in the garage for “a month or 2” while repairs are done. He asked council members and staff to identify local parking options—they discussed nearby lots and the possibility of using municipal or private lots temporarily—and said he would follow up after meeting with Commissioner Kesseling.
Council took no formal vote on the issue at the meeting. The borough manager characterized the discussion as preliminary coordination; no timeline or funding plan for temporary parking was provided during the meeting.
