Philly economic experts, business advocates talk tariffs
As negotiations continue on Capitol Hill, economic professionals and small business advocates from Philadelphia are weighing in on the potential effects of tariffs on the city.
PennDOT to begin I-95 North reconstruction project in NE Philly
PennDOT announced that construction will begin on Monday, May 5, on the $355.3 million project to reconstruct and improve northbound I-95 between Wheatsheaf Lane and Margaret Street, replace three northbound I-95 bridges, and rehabilitate two ramps at the Betsy Ross Bridge Interchange in Northeast Philadelphia.
PennDOT has 3 more Real ID Days scheduled before enforcement deadline
With federal Real ID enforcement beginning in just over two weeks, PennDOT officials say they’re still committed to making it as convenient as possible for Pennsylvanians to obtain a Real ID. The agency is holding three more Real ID Days. Two before the May 7 deadline, on April 28 and May 5, and one after on May 12. The April 28 Real ID Days will be held from 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM at 57 locations. PennDOT’s website has a complete list of centers that will be open.
Trump’s transportation officials buck the practice of using ‘road diets’ to slow traffic
Removing lanes has been a tool numerous cities have used for years to calm traffic, despite resistance from some Republican governors. President Donald Trump’s administration doesn’t like it either.
PennDOT earmarks $947 million to fix roads and bridges in Southcentral PA
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll joined regional officials and industry partners to highlight the $947.3 million earmarked for 124 infrastructure projects across the southcentral region.
PennDOT announces 54 projects anticipated to start during 2025 construction season
PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced 54 projects are anticipated to start during the 2025 construction season and 126 projects will continue in the six-county, Allentown-based region. PennDOT says it anticipates investing more than $1 billion in the region spanning Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties. This investment includes rehabilitating, reconstructing, and resurfacing 108 miles of highways, as well as improving 133 bridges.
$180 million In projects underway in Butler County
Officials said over $180 million is committed to significant projects to improve major roads and bridges.