UPDATE: WE GOT AN EXTENSION!!!
New deadline for submitting comments is February 7, 2022.

DCS Attorney, Lauren Williams, crafted a series of letters to PennDOT Employees and Representative, campaigning for the extension. She made clear that the reasons PennDOT cited for destroying the Skinner’s Falls/Milanville bridge are illegal and contrary to the desires expressed in public input. PennDOT has not answered public comments already submitted.

Now, we have an additional month to submit comments. Multiple comments are accepted electronically. Please help save the bridge and stop the degradation of this rural community. You can submit comments online to PennDOT here. We ask that you also email your comments to DCS so we can make sure they are taken into consideration.

The fate of the historic Skinners Falls Bridge is at stake. DCS is fighting to save this landmark bridge and preserve the character of the Milanville historic district. Here are letters that DCS has written to PennDOT regarding this matter, and one that DCS received in response:

• DCS letter to PennDOT (dated 6/1/21) opposing any PennDOT proposal to destroy the historic landmark Skinners Falls Bridge and replace it with a new bridge not shown to be needed.
• DCS letter to PennDOT (dated 8/24/21) expressing great concern regarding PennDOT’s continued failure to engage in a real public participation process for the Skinners Falls Bridge “Planning and Environmental Linkages” (PEL) Study.
• PennDOT letter to DCS (dated 9/16/21) responding to the DCS letter of 8/24/21.
• DCS letter to PennDOT (dated 12/18/21) expressing serious concerns about the PEL Study process, its responsiveness to the public, and its compliance with the law.

Additional information on the Skinners Falls Bridge can be found under the category Other/Skinners Falls Bridge.

Make your voice heard by commenting on the PennDOT PEL Study by February 7, 2022. Comments can be made via skinnersfallsbridge@aecom.com or 610-234-5148. To comment directly to PennDot, Susan Williams: susawillia@pa.gov. The PennDOT draft Purpose and Need document is available on their website, as is an online comment form. Please copy your comments to DCS, so we can follow-up and make sure they are taken into consideration.

Your donation to the Ed Wesely Fund helps DCS fight to preserve the historic Skinners Falls Bridge.