State Investment Aims to Boost Infrastructure and Economic Growth in East Donegal Township
In a significant move to enhance infrastructure and stimulate economic growth, Pennsylvania officials have announced a $1.56 million investment dedicated to upgrading transportation systems in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to bolster the state’s economy and improve community living standards.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, key figures including Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll disclosed plans to utilize the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Funds (TIIF) for critical improvements at the intersection of State Route 441 and State Route 743. The project will feature new turning lanes, enhanced signal systems, and improved stormwater management.
“Governor Shapiro understands that strong communities are the foundation for new economic development, which is why we are proud to invest in our infrastructure,” stated DCED Secretary Siger. “These improvements will help East Donegal Township attract new businesses, increase safety, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents and visitors. We will continue to make investments that lift up our communities and attract new opportunity for our residents.”
These transportation upgrades are not only aimed at improving traffic flow but also at supporting business growth. This includes fostering developments such as GSK’s $800 million expansion project in Marietta, which is recognized as the largest Commonwealth-supported economic development effort in Lancaster County. This expansion is expected to generate 200 high-paying jobs and position East Donegal Township as a hub for life sciences innovation and manufacturing.
“Meaningful investments like this one in East Donegal Township help drive our economy and make a real difference in our communities,” added PennDOT Secretary Carroll. “We’re proud to support these improvements, which will help support and create jobs in Lancaster County.”
The TIIF program, which is a collaborative effort between DCED and PennDOT, is designed to facilitate such developments. East Donegal Township Manager Scott Kingsboro remarked, “The TIIF investment for the intersection of Route 441 and 743 will be an investment in the future. The upgrades to the intersection will provide improvements to the infrastructure and safety components for the residents, employees, and visitors to East Donegal Township.”
Unleashing Pennsylvania’s Economic Potential
- Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has made Pennsylvania more competitive — cutting red tape, streamlining permitting and licensing, and attracting nearly $32.5 billion in private-sector investment that has created more than 18,000 good-paying jobs across the Commonwealth. That includes the largest private-sector investment in Pennsylvania history — Amazon’s initial $20 billion investment to build new AI and cloud computing campuses, creating thousands of high-tech and construction jobs.
- Governor Shapiro has made economic competitiveness and government efficiency top priorities, launching Pennsylvania’s first comprehensive economic development strategy in nearly two decades, cutting permit backlogs, — including eliminating the Department of Environmental Protection’s backlog of 2,400 permits — and investing $550 million to prepare more sites for business expansion, strengthen main streets, and support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- The Governor’s 2025-26 budget continues to make historic progress on permitting reform, funds key staff at agencies responsible for processing permits, licenses, and certifications, and invests in Pennsylvania’s main streets.
Read More Here
