Ellis Preserve traffic upgrades in Newtown Square will be using $2 million in approved state funding.

The investment will improve the traffic flow around the Ellis Preserve development, supporting redevelopment in the area that is expected to create 1,800 jobs.

That’s according to a release from the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

DCED Secretary Rick Siger and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll made the announcement Monday afternoon.  The money will come from the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Funds (TIIF).

The roadway improvements include stormwater improvements, and traffic signal improvements between Boot Road and Charles Ellis Drive, and  between St. Albans Avenue and Bryn Mawr Avenue.

An eastbound and westbound through-lane will be added on West Chester Pike that will have Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA +) facility improvements.

“These roadway improvements will improve traffic flows around the Ellis Preserve development, alleviating vehicular congestion, improving vehicular and pedestrian safety, and enabling Newtown Square Township to better accommodate the increased commercial activity associated with the redevelopment of the former Arco Chemical Headquarters,” stated the release.

The Ellis Preserve traffic upgrades can then support the full redevelopment of the property, which includes  2 million-square-feet of office space, two hotels, 200,000 square-feet of retail space, and conference facilities.

“It will reduce congestion, support economic growth, and increase safety “no matter how you travel,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll.

“These type of bold, strategic investments will positively impact the local economy in Delaware County and improve the lives of local residents,” said DCED Secretary Rick Siger.

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