Pocono Township votes to apply for grant to replace Staten Road bridge

Jul 21, 2026

The board approved a resolution to apply for a grant to replace (preferred) the Staten Road bridge after PennDOT inspection recommended repair or replacement; staff said the state waived the match for replacement.

The full story

Township staff recommended applying for a grant to replace the Staten Road bridge and said the state has waived the local match if the township receives funding for a full replacement. Staff advised including repair as an alternate in the application if the full replacement award is not available. The board voted to apply for the grant and indicated a preference to replace the bridge if the funds are awarded.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in