Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) today announced more than $650,000 in state grants have been awarded for three road paving and reconstruction projects in McKean County.

 “Maintaining our infrastructure is important but costly,” Causer said. “I was happy to work with officials in these communities to support funding for much-needed road improvements that will benefit residents and all who pass through these areas.”

“We all share the benefits of an adequately funded and properly maintained local transportation infrastructure,” said Dush.  “Strategically bundling infrastructure upgrades, drainage improvements, utility work and other quality of life enhancements whenever possible are proven methods to reducing overall construction costs, increasing public safety and minimizing disruptions for McKean County residents and job creators.”

The grants were awarded as follows:

• Kane: $225,000 for repaving several streets in the borough.
• Ceres Township: $200,000 toward reconstruction of Barden Brook Road.
• Eldred Township: $228,500 for reconstruction of Township Route 338, also known as Newell Creek Road.

The funding comes from the Multimodal Transportation Fund under the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which manages the state’s economic stimulus programs. The fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation is available in the Commonwealth.