HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania’s Multimodal Transportation Fund has awarded eight local projects nearly $2 million in state grants. The money will support three transportation improvements and five water and sewer projects.

 State Rep. Parke Wentling announced on Tuesday that the money would go to Hermitage, Jamestown, and Sharon. Hermitage will use $500,000 for roads and trails at the LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus. Jamestown received $232,158 to install or replace sidewalks on Main, Jackson, and Water streets. Sharon will use $350,000 to widen North Dock Street and update traffic signals and signs.

The Small Water and Sewer program provided funding for the remaining five projects. The Hermitage Municipal Authority will receive $250,000 to install a sewer main on Dermond Road. This project aims to replace individual septic systems and address public health concerns.

In Sharon, the city will use $100,000 to upgrade 50 catch basins. The Sharon City Sanitary Authority also received $100,000 to move sewer lines near a bridge construction site.

The Jamestown Municipal Authority will use its $100,000 grant for water treatment plant renovations. Finally, the Shenango Township Municipal Authority received $250,000 for improvements to a pump station on State Route 18.

Wentling said the funding will help maintain essential services and improve safety for residents in Mercer County. These programs are designed to assist municipalities with the costs of repairing or expanding public utility and transit systems.