Ironton rail trail trailhead improvement project

This $320,000 Formula Grant awarded on August 2, 2024 by the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) will fund bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements at the Ironton Rail Trail trailhead in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The key activities supported by this grant include expanding and paving the parking area at the trailhead, as well as constructing stormwater management improvements such as a bioretention rain garden. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the state transportation agency, is the grant recipient responsible for executing this project to enhance transportation infrastructure and safety for trail users.

Project description

Bicycle/pedestrian safety improvements at ironton rail trail trailhead intersection of north ruch street and chestnut street whitehall township lehigh county this project is an expansion and pavement of the parking area at the trailhead for the ironton rail trail and includes the construction of stormwater management improvements including a bioretention rain garden.