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Clifton Heights outlines $5 million sidewalk program, applies for $500,000 to fill gaps near school
Summary
Borough officials said they have $5,000,000 in grants to rebuild curb and sidewalks on the west side of Springfield Road and have filed roughly $500,000 in additional funding for east‑side work the school district did not complete; council will schedule work to minimize disruption during school construction.
Clifton Heights borough officials told council they have secured roughly $5,000,000 in grant funding to rebuild curb and sidewalks on the west side of Springfield Road up to the Upper Darby line and have submitted about a $500,000 application for additional east‑side repairs the school district left undone.
Manager (Speaker 3) said the west‑side funding covers a large corridor "all the way up to the Upper Darby line," and described options for the next construction phase: continuing between Sycamore and Church (a business corridor) or jumping to Prospect and Oak. "We have the money. It's just a matter of scheduling," the manager said, adding that borough staff will coordinate with contractors to avoid reopening roads that are already closed for other work.
The manager also described a separate east‑side application of roughly $500,000 to address paving and drainage between Baltimore Pike and Sycamore. He warned that elevation differences require careful coordination so stormwater "splits between both sides" rather than running down one side, and said the borough will work with the school district and contractors to align grades and drainage when paving occurs.
Engineer (Speaker 7) said revised plans for 2 West Baltimore Pike have been submitted and are awaiting PennDOT approval; planned improvements there include a parking facility, improved curb and sidewalk radii and an underground stormwater facility in the lot.
Council members were given estimated timelines: the manager flagged short, weather‑sensitive closures — for example, a pedestrian refuge and new curb aprons near the school that may block some driveways for two to three days — and said notices will be posted to affected residents in advance. The borough will prioritize matching curb elevations and drainage with upcoming paving so work is not duplicated.
The council did not take a final vote on phasing at the caucus; members were told scheduling decisions and any contract approvals will be handled at upcoming regular meetings.
