Ackermanville project is just around the curve
“A few years ago, PennDOT bought and demolished the Ackermanville store as part of the effort to remove a hazardous curve on Route 191 in Washington Township. I’ve heard the state has abandoned those plans and now intends to demolish the house on the downstream side of the bridge at the curve, and replace the existing bridge. How many tax dollars were wasted by eminent domain in acquiring the land where the store was, and why was the original plan scrapped?
The $1.58 million construction contract has been awarded to Bi-State Construction of Easton, Young said.
So it appears that the $525,000 for the Ackermanville store was indeed wasted, Matt. But nearly 20 years after an initial proposal to replace the bridge on Route 191 just south of O.W. Road, the finish line is in sight.”
Hanh, Matt. The Morning Call 30 May 2013.