Lehigh Times

Senator Jarrett Coleman and Representative Craig Staats have announced a state grant of $750,000 aimed at funding highway road improvements in Bucks County. The financial support is designated for enhancements on State Road and Meetinghouse Road, facilitating the construction of a new Wawa convenience store with gas facilities in West Rockhill Township.

The grant will cover several infrastructure upgrades including road widening to incorporate left and right turn lanes, installation of ADA-compliant sidewalks and pedestrian crossings, stormwater system enhancements to accommodate the widened roads, and a new traffic signal.

Coleman expressed that "the turning lanes and improved pedestrian safety features will make a big difference for folks. This grant will improve traffic congestion overall. Plus, the upgraded stormwater infrastructure will protect the area from a storm surge."

Staats added his enthusiasm about the project by stating, "I’m very happy to see state support for a new Wawa in West Rockhill Township. Wawa’s decision to open here reflects our community’s strength as a great place to live and work. This new location will provide added convenience for residents, and I look forward to grabbing a coffee when it opens."

The Commonwealth Financing Authority awarded this grant through its Multimodal Transportation Fund, which aims to ensure safe and reliable transportation systems across Pennsylvania.