Shaler Township has taken road construction to a new level.  With the aid of “Roadbotics” a computerized engineering system designed by Carnegie Mellon University. A comprehensive evaluation of all Shaler Township roads are assessed for consideration for the annual paving program.  Using the information from this program, the road are ranked by priority and inclusion in the paving program.  The Township prepares each road with new drainage including underground piping and catch basins.

The 2020 Road Paving budget is $1,475,000.  The Township has budgeted these funds from the General Fund as well as the State Liquid Fuels Tax fund.  The Township receives approximately $800,000 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from shared funding of the gasoline tax. 

The bids for the 2020 road paving contract were opened in March of this year.  The low bidder is Youngblood Paving for a total of $1,563,848.15.  The Township has awarded the bid to Youngblood Paving and will use fund reserves for the budget shortfall of the contract.  A total of 6.45 miles of roadway will be resurfaced under this contract.  

Residents on the streets included in the 2020 paving program will be notified when paving will begin in their area.