Photo taken in 2007

Last Monday, February 8th, NKCDC, the engineering design firm Orth-Rodgers, designer Group G, a dozen PennDOT employees and the contractor selected for Frankford Avenue finally met face to face after months of delays.  L.C. Costa Contractors is a heavy and highway construction firm located in Warminster, PA. This firm is PennDOT approved, a criteria for being selected for this kind of streetscape project. This meeting gave NKCDC an opportunity to interface with the contractor and begin to establish a line of communication as the community prepares for this exciting time. Although the exact location has not been determined, LC. Costa will have a trailer nearby to ensure that they can respond quickly to concerns or questions during the construction period.

The start date was the only disappointing news at this meeting. Because the contractor is currrently in the midst of 2 other large projects, Frankford Avenue won’t see any dirt flying or concrete pouring until June. The good news is that everything else is in place and residents and businesses along the 1700-2300 blocks of Frankford Avenue can expect to receive several weeks notice before the contractor begins work on his or her block. L.C. Costa is also obligated to keep access to businesses open at all times. In the end, the neighborhood can expect a commercial corridor with gleaming new sidewalks, brighter lighting, beautiful trees, a few more art racks, trashcans and signage. Not to mention two lovely bus shelters providing harbor from the rain, wind and something especially relevant in the last few weeks…snow!

As requested by the project team, L.C. Costa will consider local subcontractors for some components of the work. If you have more questions about the Frankford Avenue improvements, please contact Sarah Corlett at 215-427-0350 ext 111 or scorlett@nkcdc.org.