2026 Road Program and sidewalk complications
Summary
The borough is switching to a five-year road program based on a full pavement survey by Pavement Management Group, instead of planning roads year by year in the fall. The goal is to coordinate paving with utility work so fresh pavement isn't cut up right away. Pavement Management Group will answer questions about road grades on January 26.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
The 2026 road program work authorization is capped at $70,000, with the borough already having spent significant money on the pavement survey.
Residents who drive borough streets get better-planned paving that won't be undone by utility cuts.
Residents on alley and add-alternate streets who may wait another year for paving.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Supercommittee & Agenda Review - Oct 26, 2026
Columbia Gas acknowledged the sidewalk damage issue on Kelton and Edgehill and is expected to put repairs on its work order for early spring 2027.
Supercommittee & Agenda Review - Aug 31, 2026
Crosby Avenue work stopped in July over sidewalk issues, which the contractor fixes at no cost to the borough. With about $105,000 left, council is weighing alternate streets and alley paving — but Council President Downs wants to stick to the ranked street process. Decisions come at the September supercommittee.
Supercommittee & Agenda Review - May 26, 2026
Paving bids came in roughly $33,000 over the $550,000 budget because fuel and asphalt prices have jumped. The borough can cover only the base bid this year — the $85,000 in alley add-ons likely won't happen without new funding.
Supercommittee - Jan 19, 2026
The borough is switching to a five-year road program based on a full pavement survey by Pavement Management Group, instead of planning roads year by year in the fall. The goal is to coordinate paving with utility work so fresh pavement isn't cut up right away. Pavement Management Group will answer questions about road grades on January 26.
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