Lower Dolington Road Trail Revisited

Mack's Newtown Voice

At the April 28, 2021, Newtown Township supervisors meeting, Township Engineer Leanna Colubriale provided another update on the Lower Dolington Road Trail that has been in the works since 2018! I questioned why it is taking so long to get this project started. It seems there have been problems with the stormwater management permits that required a change in plans - namely the elimination of rain gardens and using an underground drainage system instead. Township Manager Micah Lewis suggested that the delay might be a "blessing" based on his hope that prices for asphalt might decrease by the time bids are received. LOL! He described how the bidding process works and what the final length of the trail might be as a result. Given all the delays, I hope this project can get adequate bids in time to finally get the project completed this year(2021).