12th and Liberty plan moves forward

The scuttlebutt on the street, in the parks, during conversations at Benjamin's or Bossa Nova or over coffee and old uncle Pete's breakfast table was that a roundabout was going to be put in at the intersection of 12th and Liberty Streets in front of the iconic courthouse in downtown Franklin.
In a meeting several months ago the whole room was abuzz with arguments on the merits or disdain for the circular traffic pattern intersection.
​Scattered about the room on easels were several plans to discuss on display, not all of them were roundabouts. Feed back was welcomed.

On Thursday PennDOT, in coordination with the City of Franklin, announced a plan to upgrade the exisiting intersection with improved designated turning lanes, the addition of a turning lane on to South Park Street and the addition of bike lanes between 13th Street and Washington Crossing. Improvements to pedestrian movement will also be included. 

No roundabout.

The anticipated work will happen in 2023.

​More information:

Visit www.penndot.gov/district1 by clicking on the Public Meetings/Studies link under the Resources heading.
Then click onVenango County, then click on th Liberty and 12th Street intersection Study tile.

 Or click here for direct link Venango County – Liberty and 12th Intersection Study.

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