Stoopville Road Project

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State Rep. Steven J. Santarsiero, D-Bucks, is pleased the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Board voted to include in its request for federal stimulus funding a critical road improvement project in the Newtown-Yardley area.

Over the last month, the Bucks County lawmaker has worked with U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy and Bucks County Planning Commission Executive Director Lynn T. Bush in an effort to convince the board to request $1.7 million in federal stimulus funding needed for improvements to Stoopville Road in Upper Makefield and Newtown townships.

Santarsiero attended the board's meeting Thursday and voiced his support for the project, which will improve slow-moving traffic for area residents and commuters, but also ease congestion for visitors traveling to the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, recently dedicated by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans are expected to be laid to rest there beginning this fall.

"The upgrades to Stoopville Road will improve traffic safety for residents and visitors to the Washington Crossing National Cemetery," Santarsiero said. "I want to thank the efforts of our congressman and Ms. Bush in helping to get this project funded as part of the stimulus package."

The board's decision will allow the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to fund the project. The total project cost is estimated at $2.5 million and is the only project located in Bucks County to be approved by the board.

More information about the Washington Crossing National Cemetery is available online at www.cem.va.gov.