Probst invites residents to discuss I-80 expansion

Rep. Tarah Probst October 27, 2023 | 10:14 AM

HARRISBURG, Oct. 27 – State Rep. Tarah Probst is encouraging residents to join her for a Nov. 9 town hall conversation about the negative impacts of the proposed expansion of I-80.

“I have been concerned about this project since my time as mayor of Stroudsburg and I continue to believe that expanding the highway will have many detrimental effects on the borough and surrounding communities,” said Probst, D-Monroe/Pike. “I set up this town hall so everyone can be aware of what will happen to our area if I-80 is expanded as currently proposed by PennDOT.”

According to Probst, potential negative effects include:

Two exits will close.
Emergency service response time will increase.
Main Street gridlock will occur.
Borough, school, and library taxes will increase for residents.
Large sound walls will be built.
Access to hospitals will diminish.
Local businesses will suffer.
Eminent domain will lower home values.

The free event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Stroudsburg High School Auditorium, located at 1100 W. Main St. in Stroudsburg. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Joining Probst for the town hall will be officials from Stroudsburg borough, emergency services, business owners and more.

She also said a representative from the Governor’s Office will be in attendance to listen to the concerns of attendees.

More information is available by contacting Probst’s office at 570-420-2850.

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