Contractors today will begin work on a long-anticipated road repair and paving project to fix 35 Scott Twp. roads either deteriorating with age or torn up from a massive sewer project.
Supervisors mailed letters to township residents last week, informing them that contractors from Eastern Industries Inc. are expected to start work on the $1.4 million project.
Estimated to take three to four months, the project includes resurfacing, reconstruction and paving.
Supervisor David Makala said most of the roads haven't been touched in about 15 to 18 years and repairs are at least five years overdue.
"They have been waiting for this for a long time," he said.
Contractors will start construction on Lyndon Drive, Meadow Lane and Hemlock Drive, and work their way toward the Montdale side, Supervisor Ed Hlavaty said.
Though most of the 35 township roads are side roads, some are very well-traveled, he said.
"Some of them, including Rovinsky Road and Mundro Road, are shortcuts to (Route) 347," he said.
Still, Mr. Hlavaty said he expects only minor delays, as contractors will stay in one area "so they don't have to move equipment back and forth."
"We are trying to inconvenience the residents as little as possible," he said.
The majority of the project will be funded by a $1.1 million loan the township was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
As part of its agreement with the township, the Scott Twp. Sewer Authority will also pay an estimated $340,000 to repair road trenches damaged during the construction of the $23.8 million sewer project.
Supervisor Michael Giannetta said contractors are responsible for traffic control, though township police are available if needed.
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