09-05-2025
Could East Berlin Road get a roundabout? Open house planned for intersection improvements
An open house is planned to gather public input and share proposals, including a possible roundabout, to improve two intersections near Hampton in Reading Township, PennDOT announced.
The proposals focus on improvements to the intersection of East Berlin Road and Peepytown Road, as well as the intersection of East Berlin Road and Stoney Point Road, both of which are in Reading Township.
The open house is planned to take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Reading Township Community Center along South Firehouse Alley in Hampton, a release issued by PennDOT shared.
In addition, along with the open house, public plan displays will be available online from May 1 to May 30, PennDOT said, along with a 30-day public comment period that will begin when the plans become available for viewing.
Both online, and in-person opportunities will introduce the projects, depict potential alternatives, and receive public input, PennDOT shared.
At Stoney Point Road, potential improvements could include converting the intersection to a roundabout, relocation of a township-owned portion of the road, or a change of angle for the intersection, according to the release.
At Peepytown Road, improvements could consist of a realignment of the intersection to improve safety and traffic flow, PennDOT said.
Both improvements will seek to address "geometric deficiencies in the roadway limit sight distance" along East Berlin Road, and will address future growth in traffic demands for the area.
The project is currently under the phase of analyzing alternatives, with any work being anticipated to take place in the 2027 construction season, pending approvals and funding availability, PennDOT said.
Information on the project will be available online beginning May 1, 2025, at the PennDOT District 8 website, under the tab "Projects Near You" on the left side of the page, and then by clicking District 8 Projects.
This article originally appeared on Hanover Evening Sun: PennDOT announces open house for Reading Township road improvements
