HARRISBURG – Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Reps. Jim Struzzi (R-62) and Brian Smith (R-66) announced $5,079,692 in state funding has been awarded for eight projects in Indiana and Jefferson Counties. These investments from the Multimodal Transportation Fund Program and PA Small Water and Sewer Program were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) on January 20, 2026, in Harrisburg.
“Road network and water and sewer projects are an essential part of maintaining the stability of our communities, but often come with a high cost,” Pittman said. “I’m pleased to have worked with my colleagues to ensure this state support will be invested locally and can help to assist with necessary improvements. This is a great day, as these projects will improve services to numerous municipalities and residents within our region.”
“I fully support the water and road infrastructure grants awarded by the CFA board,” Struzzi said. “The projects funded include critical sanitation upgrades, pedestrian safety improvements, and road connections. Indiana County is a great place to live and work; these projects will improve the community even further.”
“These grant programs fund projects in two of the most essential facets of our communities: water access and our ability to move around,” Smith said. “Having well-maintained roads and sidewalks is especially important in our rural part of the Commonwealth, and everyone needs access to clean water. I’m glad this funding can be put to good use for these crucial projects.”
The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the Commonwealth. Funds may be used for the development, rehabilitation and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities, streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, connectivity of transportation assets and transit-oriented development. The following projects are receiving support:
- Indiana County is being awarded $2,300,000 for the Windy Ridge Business & Technology Park – Phase 3C Roadway Project, which will be used towards the construction of a roadway extension between Windy Ridge Road and Rustic Lodge Road.
- Brush Valley Township in Indiana County is being awarded $522,882 for the Campground Road Paving Project which includes paving a portion of Campground Road, as well as replacing and installing stormwater pipes.
- Center Township in Indiana County is receiving $190,501 for the Center Township Road Phase 3 Project which will rehabilitate several roads throughout the township.
- Blairsville Borough in Indiana County is receiving $115,625 for the Walnut Street Sidewalks Project, to implement pedestrian safety improvements.
- Punxsutawney Borough in Jefferson County is receiving $823,178 for the Mahoning Street Streetscape Project to make improvements along two blocks.
The PA Small Water and Sewer Program assists with the construction, improvement, expansion, or rehabilitation or repair of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or flood control projects. The following projects are receiving support:
- Central Indiana County Joint Sanitary Authority is receiving $500,000 for manhole repair with potential replacements, inspections, and GIS mapping.
- Indiana County Municipal Services Authority is receiving $377,825 for the replacement of seven generators and transfer switches, and $249,681 for the Shryock Dredging Project.
Media Contacts:
Kate Eckhart Flessner (Sen. Pittman)
Charlie O’Neill (Rep. Struzzi)
Jake Gillespie (Rep. Smith)