Chambersburg signals IMP phase 2

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) received a Formula Grant award of $135,000 on June 5, 2025, from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The award funds traffic signal improvements at 65 intersections across multiple municipalities in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, including Chambersburg Borough, Greene Township, Hamilton Township, and Guilford Township along State Route 11, Section 125.

The project delivers signal modernization and optimization services including radar detection system installation, software updates, signal optimization and retiming, and associated miscellaneous construction activities. These improvements are designed to enhance traffic flow and safety operations along the designated corridor, with all work specifications outlined in the approved bid package drawings. As a state department of transportation, PennDOT serves as both the grant recipient and project implementor, responsible for directing project delivery and ensuring compliance with federal Highway Planning and Construction program requirements.

Project description

This project consists of signal improvements at 65 intersections in various locations to include: radar detection, software updates, signal optimization/retiming, and other miscellaneous construction, all as indicated on the approved drawings included in the bid package for state route 0011, section 125, in franklin county, chambersburg borough and greene, hamilton, & guilford townships, from segment 0220 offset 0700 to segment 0370 offset 2400.