East Berlin Road & Stoney Point Road Safety Improvements Project

County: Adams County
Municipality: Reading Township
State Route: Route 234 & Route 100/T-529
Local Name: East Berlin Road & Stoney Point Road
Project Type: Safety Improvement Project
MPMS Number: 116268
Proposed Construction Start: 2027
Proposed Construction End: 2029 depending on the selected alternative
Last Updated: May 2025

The SR 234 (East Berlin Road) safety improvements project is located in Reading Township, Adams County, east of the Village of Hampton, PA.

The project is currently in the alternatives analysis phase.  The project is anticipated to include roadway reconstruction, widening and adding left turn lanes along SR 234, drainage improvements, as well as realigning Stoney Point Road to improve safety and traffic flow with the following potential alternatives:

1. Alternative 1: Construct a roundabout at the existing intersection.
2. Alternative 2: Construct a split intersection with roundabouts east and west of the existing intersection and realign Stoney Point Road.
3. Alternative 3: Construct a roundabout west of the existing intersection and realign Stoney Point Road to the west.

The purpose of this project is to improve safety and address future traffic demands for the SR 234 intersection with Stoney Point Road.

Environmental

Environmental constraints were identified to use in the evaluation of preliminary alternatives. The project is located east of the Village of Hampton in a rural community surrounded by residential and agricultural properties. Pedestrians do not frequent the intersection, and SR 234 is a PA designated Bike Route. There are no municipal waste operations in the area. One property within the project area has been determined to be over 50 years of age but is not identified by the PA-SHARE as being listed eligible for the National Register as of 2019. Right-of-way and temporary construction easements will require historic documentation of this property.  Wetlands were not identified through a review of the National Wetland inventory, but a field watercourse and wetland delineation will be needed to verify if any wetlands are located at the intersection. No 4(f) resources were identified at the intersection.

Utilities

There are existing underground and overhead utility lines running parallel to SR 234 and Stoney Point Road. Impacts to these facilities are anticipated and relocations will be coordinated with the responsible utility company.

Right of Way

The Right-of-Way impacts differ between the three alternatives and include total and/or partial acquisitions for the permanent intersection improvements.  Temporary construction easements are anticipated for traffic control, construction staging/storage, and driveway reconstruction.

Maintenance and Protection of Traffic

The project is anticipated to be completed using several construction stages and detours. The project will be constructed in stages and a detour along Stoney Point Road is anticipated. During the reconstruction of the south-leg of Stoney Point Road (Route 1007), the proposed detour route will use Route 94 (Carlisle Pike) then Route 234 (East Berlin Road). During the reconstruction of the north-leg of Stoney Point Road (T-529), the proposed detour route will use Hoovers School Road (T-546) then Route 234 (East Berlin Road).  The use of detours and traffic control measures along Route 234 will be determined once an intersection alternative is selected.

Coordination will occur with PennDOT, Reading Township, emergency responders, and school districts. Truck movements and restrictions will be considered when selecting an alternative detour route. The maintenance of bike access through the project area will occur.

Schedule and Cost

The project is currently in the alternatives analysis phase, and work is anticipated to take place during the 2027 construction season, subject to all approvals, environmental clearances and funding availability. The preliminary project cost estimates for the three (3) alternatives range from $9.9 million to $13.8 million.