A Traffic Calming Project geared toward traffic and pedestrian improvements in Lehighton was completed in 2023.

Finished in November, the project along Sgt. Stanley Hoffman Boulevard included the removal of four sections of turning lane, which were replaced with depressed curbs and decorative brick pavers.

It also consisted of the installation of three ADA-compliant brick paver crosswalks at the intersection of North Main Lane, as well as the installation of a 6-foot wide asphalt path connecting the D and L Trailhead Pavilion to the Lehighton Spur closer to the Weissport Bridge.

In August, borough council awarded Livengood Excavators the Waterfront Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming Improvement Project for $690,092.

The project was to be funded through the state Department of Community and Economic Development.

The borough had received $480,000 toward the project - $250,000 through the Multimodal Transportation Fund Program that was received in December 2021, and $230,000 from Local Share funds that were awarded in 2020.

The borough remains committed to lowering the speed limit on Sgt. Stanley Hoffman Boulevard.

Earlier this month, borough Manager Dane DeWire informed borough council that he was told it will be a hard sell to get the speed limit to 25 mph.

However, DeWire said at that time the borough may be able to fight it because of the excessive speeding and traffic.

DeWire said that because the boulevard is in a commercial district, it could possibly be lowered to 35 mph.

Last month, council authorized DeWire to contact the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to find out the steps to reduce the speed limit along the bustling road.

DeWire noted at that time that a traffic study previously conducted suggested the speed limit be lowered.

Several council members said they believe the speed limit should be down to 25 mph.

A traffic study was conducted by Lehighton Police in July. DeWire previously said the borough could lower the 40 mph speed limit based on the study.

Barry Isett & Associates has recommended reducing the speed limit to 25 mph.