Two Republican candidates running to become Montgomery County commissioners, Bruce Castor and Jenny Brown, on Wednesday said they oppose tolling on U.S. Route 422.
The state representative whose district covers Pottstown, Lower Pottsgrove, and Limerick wondered if funds to be "dedicated" to U.S. Route 422 wouldn't some day find their way to other projects.
Proponents of a plan to establish electronic tolls on U.S. Route 422, through Limerick, Lower Pottsgrove and Pottstown, appeared to make headway Monday with a 42-member state commission.
Pottstown wants to attract more business to its tax base. So does neighboring Lower Pottsgrove Township, and other municipalities. A new study could determine how, if at all, every entity can win.
A special commission appointed by Gov. Corbett to explore transportation funding options reportedly will see a presentation June 6 that promotes tolling on U.S. Route 422 as a model to be used statewide.
Growing consumer demand for convenience is a driving force behind a decade of changes in grocery retailing, like those occurring at the Route 422 "Gateway At Sanatoga" complex, according to a new report.
PennDOT said it will close lanes Wednesday on Route 422 through Lower Pottsgrove for a bridge inspection. It plans other closures Sunday and Monday between Collegeville and Oaks.
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