There were lots of maps on display, and plenty of opinions voiced, at the June 11 open house to introduce PennDOT's proposals for the Route 41 and Route 841 intersection in the village of Chatham. There is now a blinking light there, and "islands" have been installed north and south of the village in an attempt to slow traffic on the very busy Route 41.
PennDOT's latest designs call for either installing a roundabout at or just north of the current intersection, or relocating Route 841 so that it crosses Route 41 north of the village. Each plan had its advantages and disadvantages in terms of traffic flow, environmental impact and the number of properties affected. For instance, in one proposal the gas station would be razed; in another, part of a farmer's field would need to be obtained.
The purpose of the meeting was to get residents' comments about the options. You can view the maps online (http://www.pa41.com/) and send your comments to the transportation department.
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