The PTC Explains Suspended Project
PTC’s Open Letter
PTC has suspended “further engineering development” of Mileposts 320 thru 326 “in reaction to major cost increase required to meet the demands for alternative stormwater-control methods that include features such as spray irrigation and underground storage.” They believe the storm water controls will add 50% to construction costs. ”Beyond the projected construction-cost increase of $75 to $100 million, the proposed stormwater-control methods also would involve ongoing, lifelong maintenance and operation costs that far exceed commonly employed treatment systems.” Read more…
Also suspended is the bidding and construction on the Rte 29 Interchange Project.
Isn’t this good news for Tredyffrin residents?
Not for the owners of any of the 106 homes slated for full or partial condemnation. Even though their properties are shown on the PTC plans, these folks were not served legal papers condemning their properties. Can they sell their homes? Almost certainly not. They are now totally in limbo.
- A Pen
PA Turnpike Expansion Plans Hit Speed Bump
Several sources indicate that the plans for the expansion of the turnpike in Tredyffrin are now delayed.
- The Philadelphia Inquirer article – “FBI-targeted turnpike chairman takes leave”
- Philly.com article – “Rubin, target of probe, to take leave from turnpike job”
- “The Phoenix”Design issues put turnpike projects on hold for now” (From a local Phoenixville, PA newspaper.)
- In related news, Mr. Rubin’s wife, Ruth Arnao, was recently convicted of all counts of conspiracy, fraud, obstruction of justice, and tax violations. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s article. ”Longtime Fumo associate Ruth Arnao guilty on all counts”
