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Pocono Township votes to apply for grant to replace Staten Road bridge
Summary
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.
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.
Residents asked whether replacement would allow heavy truck traffic from nearby development; staff said bridge design under state/PennDOT grant conditions would meet PennDOT standards, and that the township could post or restrict roads only under specific regulatory conditions. Staff also said that PennDOT's inspection triggered the recommendation to repair or replace. The resolution passed by voice vote.
