From City of Reading
On Monday, Nov. 2, Mayor Eddie Morán announced the kickoff of the City of Reading’s $2,132,405 street paving project, which will bring roadway improvements to multiple neighborhoods throughout the city. The project, funded through Liquid Fuels funds, will begin on Summit Chase Drive and Joan Terrace, where Mayor Morán made the announcement during a press conference Monday morning.
“One of the concerns I hear from residents regularly is the condition of our streets. Potholes, deteriorating pavement, and roads that are long overdue for improvements are issues people deal with every day,” said Mayor Morán. “We hear those concerns, and this project is an important step toward addressing them. Our streets are part of the foundation of our neighborhoods, and investing in them makes a difference in residents’ everyday lives.”
The project includes 14 roadway segments throughout Reading:
- Summit Chase Drive (Joan Terrace to cul-de-sac)
- Joan Terrace (Old Wyomissing to Parkside)
- Orange Street (Muhlenberg Street to Cotton Street)
- Blair Avenue (Schuylkill to Monroe Street)
- Thorn Street (Douglass Street to Oley Street)
- Brookline Plaza (Lancaster Avenue to Liggett Avenue)
- Ritter Street (Greenwich Street to Green Street)
- Ritter Street (Greenwich Street to Windsor Street)
- Reed Street (Buttonwood Street to Walnut Street)
- Canal Street (Riverfront Drive to 7th Street)
- Hudson Street (2nd Street to Thorn Street)
- Pear Street (Elm Street to Buttonwood Street)
- Clymer Street (Hill Road to Mineral Springs Road)
- Gerry Street (McClellan Street to Hancock Boulevard)
- Rose Street (Walnut Street to Buttonwood Street)
Note: The project includes two separate sections of Ritter Street.
Work will involve milling the existing top layer of asphalt and replacing it with new pavement. In addition to roadway improvements, the City will install ADA-compliant handicap ramps at intersections where compliant ramps are not currently in place.
The paving work is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026, while installation of the handicap ramps is anticipated to continue through mid-2027.
“These improvements are about more than just smoother roads,” Mayor Morán added. “They help improve traffic safety, enhance the appearance of our neighborhoods, and support property values. Revitalization means investing in every part of our city, including the streets and neighborhoods where our residents live.”
Residents should be aware of temporary traffic and parking restrictions as work progresses. Additional information about construction schedules and impacts will be shared as it becomes available.
The street paving project is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to improve neighborhood infrastructure and invest in the quality of life of Reading residents. Since Mayor Morán took office in January 2020, the City of Reading has paved a total of 26.25 miles of streets, representing a continued investment in improving road conditions throughout the community.
