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Linglestown Gazette
Construction phases of Linglestown project outlined By SWAN An informational meeting was held at the Linglestown Fire Hall on October 15 to update citizens on the construction phases of the $4 million Linglestown improvement project. Representatives from the Village of Linglestown Committee, United Water Pennsylvania, the construction contractor, Lower Paxton Township, Linglestown Fire Company and PennDOT were present. The representative from United Water Pennsylvania reported that the
company would be constructing a water main extending the length of Linglestown
Road in the village from the fire station east to Balthaser Street.
The water main installation will include three fire hydrants. Construction
is expected in the first week of November and the installation should
be completed by the end of the year. The water company will install curb boxes at all properties along Linglestown
Road. The connection fee to hook up during the project is $2,500 for
residents and businesses. The cost is expected to be somewhat higher
to hook up in the future. Representatives from the construction contractor, Leon E. Wintermyer,
Inc. of Etters, indicated that the project would be started late in
October, with completion tentatively scheduled for the spring of 2011.
(Bad weather and other unanticipated delays could extend work into the
fall of 2011.) The project will be divided into three phases: * The first will involve construction work at the west end of the project including the new parkway bypass, the new street into Linglestown Life church on N. Mountain Road, the new roundabout between the two fire department buildings, and some minor work at the east end of the project. This work should be completed in the spring of 2010. * The second phase will include construction of the eastbound lane of Linglestown Road, portions of both lanes of North Mountain Road, and half of the roundabout at North Mountain Road. Work on this phase should be completed by the end of 2010. * The third phase will include construction of the westbound lane of Linglestown Road and the remaining half of the roundabout at North Mountain Road. It is planned that all work will be done during daylight hours. It was acknowledged that the project will result in extensive traffic difficulties for people traveling through the area and for the residents and business owners who need to get to and from their properties. Alleys will get more traffic than normal, and it was pointed out that this project does not involve improvements to any of the alleys. The township web
site is supposed to be updated with general information
on updates about the project in the near future. Published Oct. 27, 2009
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