Green Tree council authorizes two temporary easements for Trumbull Bridge; staff to continue negotiations

Jul 27, 2026

At a special July 17 meeting, Green Tree councilors approved two resolutions authorizing temporary construction easements on parcels tied to the Trumbull Bridge replacement, authorized staff and solicitor to pursue eminent‑domain if needed, and set next steps ahead of a planned bid around Halloween.

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During a short special meeting on July 17, the Green Tree Borough Council approved two resolutions that authorize staff to secure temporary construction easements on parcels owned by Green Creek Hospitality LLC and Sunset Realty Adventures LLC to support the Trumbull Bridge replacement. Council members voted to adopt both resolutions after staff explained that major funding partners (Federal Department of Transportation and PennDOT) would underwrite most of the project cost and that easements must be in place before the project is put out to bid.

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