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PennDOT plans safety improvements for Derry Street in Harrisburg, intersection upgrades

Intersection at Derry, 19th and Berryhill streets

Derry Street in Harrisburg soon may get needed improvements, as PennDOT has announced a major road construction project.

On Monday, PennDOT released proposed plans for an initiative to improve the safety of the Derry Street corridor, which runs through Harrisburg, Swatara Township and Paxtang. The project will extend from the intersection of 13th Street and Derry Street, east to the intersection of 40th Street and Derry Street.

According to a statement by PennDOT, a safety study was previously conducted along Derry Street. After discussions with the former Harrisburg city engineer and Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, PennDOT decided to improve the street.

PennDOT has proposed work that includes milling and overlay of the existing pavement, signage upgrades, and pavement marking improvements.

They also may make significant improvements at two intersection locations—the Derry Street, 19th Street, and Berryhill Street intersection and the Derry Street, 21st Street and Brookwood Street intersection. According to PennDOT, these intersections have multiple roads at skewed angles that cause safety concerns for pedestrians and motorists. Pedestrian traffic is also significant in the area of the intersections since both Rowland Intermediate School and Scott Elementary School are nearby.

PennDOT’s proposed construction project area

For these intersections, PennDOT is considering roundabouts, pedestrian facility upgrades and/or traffic signal improvements.

The project is currently in the design phase and construction work is expected to take place in 2024. Construction is estimated to cost $6.2 million.

PennDOT is currently accepting public input on the project, through April 8. Information on the project can be found, here.

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