Stehr Announces $800,000 for Transportation Improvements in Northumberland County

January 21, 2026

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) today announced two projects in Northumberland County have been awarded a total of $800,000 from Pennsylvania’s Multimodal Transportation Fund to support roadway, pedestrian safety and economic development improvements.

The funding will support the following projects:

• City of Shamokin: $250,000 for the Independence Street Makeover, which will include roadway and pedestrian safety improvements along East Independence Street between Eighth and Ninth streets
• Route 901 Development LLC: $550,000 for Quarry Road improvements and rail siding access to support a transload facility in Coal Township

“These projects will improve safety, strengthen local infrastructure and support economic growth in our communities,” said Stehr. “Investing in transportation improvements helps revitalize neighborhoods, enhances pedestrian safety and ensures our roads can support future development.”

The Multimodal Transportation Fund supports economic development and modernizes transportation infrastructure by investing in roadway, pedestrian, bicycle, transit and stormwater projects. The program helps communities across Pennsylvania maintain safe, reliable multimodal transportation networks.

Representative JoAnne Stehr
107th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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