Tensions are rising against Penndot’s proposed route for the State College Connector just ahead of a public forum scheduled for Tomorrow.
Business owners voiced their frustrations Yesterday, and now nearby residents are joining in on the conversation
Our Michael Mirville has more on what one resident shared with him Today.
I met with a Potter Township resident who lives right off Route 322. He told me if this highway plan moves forward, it could affect him along with other nearby residents and businesses negatively.
Penndot’s latest proposal, known as the Central Option, aims to ease congestion and improve traffic flow by building a new, limited access highway between Potters Mills and Boalsburg.
But not everyone sees it as progress. Yesterday local business owners said the lack of nearby exits in the design could drive customers away and now, residents are speaking out as well.
The homeowner I spoke with Today says he understands the need for infrastructure upgrades, but says this plan seems to overlook the people who live and work here year round.
“I feel for these people because they’ve quickly spent all this money to get their property changed from residential or agricultural to commercial. And now they’re not gonna benefit whatsoever by it.”
The resident tells me he plans to attend Penndots public meeting Tomorrow at 4 p.m. In Boalsburg, and he’s urging others to speak up as well before final decisions are made.