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Lower Township outlines multi‑year Huntington Pike corridor improvements; preliminary costs range into millions
Summary
Town engineers and Bowman Consulting presented four linked projects on Huntington Pike — an intersection reconfiguration with left‑turn lanes (~$4.3M), a phased Bethair streetscape with sidewalks and drainage (~$2.4–2.5M per phase), a Red Line intersection project (~$2.2M) and a near‑term ADA crossing at Welsh/Boyd — and emphasized heavy reliance on state grants and multi‑year timetables.
Bowman Consulting presented a suite of roadway and pedestrian projects intended to improve safety and walkability along Huntington Pike and nearby corridors.
The four projects covered were:
- Huntington Pike & Buck Road intersection: Preliminary analysis identified left‑turn lanes on all four legs, pedestrian improvements, drainage upgrades and a signal/preemption function tied to the fire station access; preliminary construction cost estimated at $4.3 million. The plan would require right‑of‑way acquisition and is likely 5–10 years from construction without substantial grant funding.
- Bethair (Huntington Pike) streetscape: Planned sidewalks with grass buffers on both sides of the roadway, narrowed lane widths where possible to avoid broad right‑of‑way takings, and stormwater management improvements. The corridor was divided into phases; estimated costs were about $2.4–2.5 million per phase, and preliminary engineering is funded by a DCED LSA grant.
- Huntington Pike & Red Line intersection: That project obtained DCED MTF funds to fund final design and Pendot permitting; construction will require additional funding and right‑of‑way. Estimated construction cost approximately $2.2 million.
- Welsh Road/Boyd Road ADA crossing: Final approvals are in hand for an ADA‑accessible crossing that the township expects to construct ahead of the next school year; items include relocating a flasher and refining school‑zone timing to support the crossing.
Jonathan Jones of Bowman noted that the corridor projects are largely grant‑driven and will require phased work and extensive Pendot coordination. He emphasized that grant applications and preliminary engineering are already underway for parts of these proposals and that the township has secured funding for early engineering for some segments.
Next steps: Projects will advance through preliminary/final design and targeted grant applications; the board and staff said they will continue to pursue state funding for engineering and construction and engage property owners about right‑of‑way impacts where necessary.
