Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Center Twp., Pa.) Last night the Southwestern PA Commission held a public meeting via ZOOM to discuss the future development of a corridor plan for Brodhead Road. The study begins at the Allegheny County Line and ends at Route 18 in Monaca. There’s 11 miles of roadway to consider, there are more residences in the southern end of the county, and mixed residential areas to the Allegheny County line. The study will take a look at transit on Brodhead Road
Josh Spano, transportation planner for SWPC said the group is gathering information and data and they want feedback . The study should make recommendations to improve safety and accessibility and improve the quality of life, in Beaver County and enhance land use in the corridor.
Planning consultant Jenni Easton was on hand for the meeting. Ned Mitrovich, engineer for Center Township and Jamie Yurcina Hopewell Township manager discussed the safety issues involving Brodhead Road from Hopewell to Center Township where there are shopping centers. Yurcina said the entrances and exits are where the issues create safety concerns. ON Brodhead Road in the area of Mt. Olivet Cemetery there have been many accidents over the years., one occurred recently, knocking out part of a fence. Five Points in Hopewell Township is a major concern, Yurcina said. Mitrovich told the group Chapel Road is dangerous in Center Township due to drivers’ excessive speeds., and Brodhead Road in the area of East Shaffer Road, and the area of Baker Road where you can enter the schools in Center.
A second public meeting for recommendations will be held sometime in May., a final plan could be drafted in July.