The Borough of Phoenixville was recently awarded $900,000 in grant funding from the Chester County Department of Community Development for the second phase of the Paradise Street connector project. This project will enhance traffic control as well as promote pedestrian and emergency responder safety.
Upon learning of the award, Borough Council President Jonathan Ewald said, “We are thrilled to announce that Phoenixville has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant to support the continued improvement of Paradise Street. This funding allows us to move forward with critical enhancements, including improved access to our new Fire and Emergency Services Station, upgraded traffic control and signalization, and increased connectivity for our residents, visitors, and pedestrians alike. This project is a testament to the Borough’s dedication to creating a safer, more accessible, and unified community for everyone. We thank our Chester County Commissioners for their continued support.”
Borough Manager E. Jean Krack went on to say, “With a new Fire and Ambulance Station and the completion of phase one, this grant from the County Commissioners will allow the Borough to complete the second phase of the Paradise Street Reconstruction Project by adding a new four-way signalized intersection at Nutt Road. The project will enhance vehicle and pedestrian safety and will also provide safety control features for emergency vehicles at the intersection.”
The proposed work will take place on Paradise Street between Center Street and the intersection at Nutt Road. The planned improvements include the realignment of Paradise Street, the addition of a left turn lane on eastbound Nutt Road and a left turn lane on Paradise Street, and the installation of a traffic signal where the two roads intersect. These improvements provide the necessary infrastructure to make emergency service responses faster and safer for both first responders and the community at large.
Commenting on the importance and value of the project, Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe said, “This funding is all about improved safety and connection. The reconstruction will help the region’s fire and EMS personnel reach the residents of Phoenixville faster and add traffic control measures and sidewalks. And the impact of the improvements will be felt in Schuylkill and East Pikeland townships as well, as residents there will benefit from the more accessible routes for emergency response.”
This project has an estimated cost of $1.7 million. In addition to the County’s grant of $900,000, the Borough has allocated funds for this project. The design and engineering have been completed and the project will go out to bid with construction estimated to start in the Summer of 2025.
For more information about this project, please visit www.phoenixville.org.
