December 2, 2024 – The project’s Alternative Analysis Report (October 2023) has been approved by PennDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). A preferred alternative has been selected. After considering all of the alternatives, Alternative 5B was shown to meet all of the project needs and minimize impacts to the Chatham Historic District while receiving the most public support. Alternative 5B avoids any residential displacements. PennDOT has been coordinating with London Grove Township to develop recommendations for the roundabout pedestrian/bicycle accommodations.

In February 2022, PennDOT held the first Section 106 Consulting Party meeting where the project team described the project alternatives and discussed the historic properties in the project area with the Section 106 consulting parties. The historic properties are the Chatham Historic District, the Chatham Hotel, and the John I. Carter Farm. The Section 106 consulting parties received a copy of the Alternative Analysis Report. A second Consulting Party meeting will occur in the near future to discuss the project’s effects on the historic properties.

The team has commenced preliminary engineering design (PE). During PE, the preferred alternative will be fine-tuned, and additional environmental studies will be conducted.