Traffic & Transit

Traffic & Transit

Reading to Philadelphia passenger rail project reaches milestone with Amtrak agreement

Efforts to restore passenger rail service between Reading and Philadelphia took another step forward this week as the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA)...
Traffic & Transit

Fetterman secures $25 million for Colebrookdale Railroad Project

This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a $25 million grant award for a railway improvement project along the Colebrookdale Railroad in...
Traffic & Transit

Utility work, crack sealing, shoulder widening: PennDOT upcoming roadwork July 5, 2026

Motorists in Berks County should expect several roadway work zones this week as PennDOT and a local utility complete maintenance and infrastructure projects. The...
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BARTA to increase shared-ride fares Aug. 1, first adjustment since 2017

The South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) announced Wednesday that fares for BARTA Special Services shared-ride and paratransit transportation will increase effective Aug. 1, marking...
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Pothole patching, shoulder work and widening: PennDOT upcoming roadwork May 29, 2026

PennDOT has scheduled multiple road work projects across Berks County in the upcoming week, with lane closures and maintenance operations expected to impact several...
Traffic & Transit

Moselem Springs Bridge in Richmond Township closed due to structural concerns

The County of Berks has closed the Moselem Springs Bridge in Richmond Township to vehicular traffic after a routine inspection revealed accelerated deterioration of...
Traffic & Transit

Drivers, pedestrians reminded of roadway safety responsibilities during Exeter Township enforcement effort

As warmer weather brings more people outdoors, the Exeter Township Police Department is reminding both drivers and pedestrians to stay alert and understand their...
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Urban Engineers receives CMAA Mid-Atlantic Project of the Year Award

The vital infrastructure project, I-78/SR 61 Bridge Replacement and Interchange Reconstruction Project in Berks County, PA, has been recognized by the Construction Management Association...
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Old River Road bridge closed indefinitely amid deterioration; follows Route 724 bridge project in Robeson Township

A small roadway in southern Berks County has now been closed to all traffic due to safety concerns, adding to ongoing disruptions tied to...
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Passenger dies following crash into building on Hampden Boulevard in Reading

A 38-year-old woman has died following a motor vehicle crash that occurred earlier this week in the City of Reading, according to the Berks...
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