Upper Makefield Township

October 2009

Construction on the $2.8 million Stoopville Road project is under way. This major infrastructure project is a joint effort of Upper Makefield and Newtown townships. With $1.4 million secured in transportation bills by U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, the final federal funding of $1.4 million was secured by through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

For Upper Makefield Township residents, the most valuable Stoopville Road improvements are the traffic calming measures that will make the road safer for vehicles and pedestrians, especially near the Washington Crossing National Cemetery now under construction. These measures will help ensure the 35 mph speed limit on Stoopville Road is maintained in practice.

Work Officially Announced Monday, Oct. 18

Board of Supervisors Chairman Dan Rattigan attended the official start-of-construction announcement on Monday, Oct. 18. Supervisor Rattigan joined other federal, state, and local officials at the announcement.

Pictured from left: State Representative Steve Santarsiero, Congressman Patrick Murphy, Supervisor Chairman Dan Rattigan, and Newtown Township Supervisor Jerry Schenkman.