(3/2022) February was a challenging month for the road department with the accumulated snow and ice on the township roadways. We were busy plowing and cindering regularly to keep the roads accessible. There were several issues with driveway water runoff onto the township roads causing hazardous driving conditions.

Standing water on McGlaughlin Road freezing, thawing, and refreezing has caused an area of 300 feet by 20 feet of broken roadway to form and has also compromised the base of the road. Water runoff from driveways on to township roads is an ongoing concern across the township. We will continue to work with property owners to address the problem, and we are confident that through cooperation, we can resolve the issues. We recently received over 20 tons of salt to replenish what we has been used so far this winter. Hopefully, we will not have to use much more of our stockpile. The Township plans to begin using Magnesium Chloride as part of our mix to address ice at temperatures where salt is ineffective.

I recently met with the National Bridge Inspection Standards bridge inspector to discuss the bridge on Old Waynesboro Road. This summer we plan to repair major and minor issues of concern on that bridge. Our G-11 Permit from the State has been approved to allow access to the stream to perform the maintenance.

The decking on the bridge needs replaced, the concrete side walls need repaired, and the under part of the bridge is starting to show serious wear on the foundation. We will be working in the creek and putting stone deflectors on the east side of the bridge. I will be meeting with our District 8 PennDOT representative to finalize our road projects for 2022 to include work on McGlaughlin, Bullfrog, and Sanders Roads. Roadside mowing is expected to begin again in April. Ditch cleaning and canopy opening is also planned for the coming months.

The township continues to encourage all employees to participate in continuing educational classes. At the beginning of the month, I completed an LTAP class which is funded by the state for the road department. I will be completing an additional LTAP course in March. Additionally, the roadcrew is scheduled to go to PSATS in Harrisburg to complete a Flagger Force training class.

If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the township and we will address them as soon as possible. Thank you so much for your continued support. Remember our Monthly Board of Supervisor meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. Have a magnificent March!