Department of Transportation

THE WAYNE TOWNSHIP HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG
Building a deck? Planting a tree? Installing a mailbox? 811 is the new number you should call before you begin any excavating project. For homewowners, digging on their own property, the 811 call is free. Even though using "Hand Tools" does not require an 811 call, it is suggested to do so. It's better to be "safe than sorry" when it comes to digging. Every digging job is potentially dangerous - even small projects like planting trees or shrubs. If you hit an underground utility line while digging, you can harm yourself or those around you, disrupt service to an entire neighborhood & ultimately be responsible for fines and reapair costs. To get questions answered, please visit www.call811.com.
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WAYNE TOWNSHIP HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY ORDINANCE
On August 24, 2009, the Wayne Township Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 69 of which the following is a summary:
An Ordinance of Wayne Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania Requiring All Persons to Obtain Permits Prior to Connecting, Altering, or Paving Driveways to Public Roads or Performing Excavating or Other Work in Public Roads; Requiring The Submission of Plans in Compliance with PennDOT and Township Requirements Prior to the Issuance of Permits; Providing for Permit Fees; and Providing Penalties for Violations.
For more information or to obtain a permit application, contact the township secretary during office hours.
Wayne Township Highway Occupancy Ordinance

For ease of use, we're separating Section 6: Driveway & Section 7: Excavation from the Ordinance. You may download the Section 6 Driveway Application below. The Section 7 Excavation Application is available at the township office.

SECTION 6: DRIVEWAY
Requirements for a Driveway Connection
Driveway Permit & Application
Driveway Design Instruction Sheet
Agreement for Township Driveway Installation

SECTION 7: EXCAVATION
Requirements for Excavations & Other Work and Construction in Public Roads
Hold Harmless & Indemnification Clause

The Route 6 roadway will be "leveled" from Kitchen Village to past the Corry Auto Auction, thus closing a section of Route 6 from July 15, 2010 - September 15, 2010. Eastbound traffic will stay on Route 6 during this roadwork project, and all westbound traffic will be detoured via Turnpike Road (at Beer Barn corner), Route 89N to Route 6 West. Please be patient during these three months of Route 6 road improvements.

CLEAN FILL DIRT FROM ROAD MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
Occasionally residents request clean fill dirt from road maintenance projects. In order for the township road crew to enter your property and deposit material, an Authorization Form must be signed by the township resident.

Township policy requires the following:

The dumping of clean fill dirt will not impact drainage on adjacent property, wetlands or flood plains.
The fill dirt will be delivered to the closest location to the work site.
A detailed "site map" of your property is very important; indicating landmarks, known or suspected wetlands, stream channels or flood plains near the field area.

The authorization form may be completed, signed, and filed here at the township office. Be sure to include your phone number on the form, so that we can contact you when clean fill dirt is available in your location from a road maintenance project.

You may download the Authorization to Enter and Deposit Material Form by activating the link below. If you have any questions concerning this form or its contents, please call the township office at (814)663-1663.
Authorization to Enter and Deposit Material

PENNDOT TO CONTINUE TRAFFIC COUNTING ON MUNICIPAL ROADS IN 2010
In order to comply with annual reporting to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), PennDOT's Bureau of Planning & Research, Transportation Planning Division (TPD) will need to continue to collect traffic count data on municipally owned roads. Spring 2009 was the first time PennDOT attempted to collect data on municipally owned roads.

Only a small portion - approximately 10% - of the original 7,200 locations will be set in 2010. Not all municipalities will have traffic counts. We don't know yet if Wayne Township will get a traffic counter. A specific notification will be mailed to any municipality selected.

UPCOMING PENNDOT PROJECTS
At the January 25th township board meeting, a PennDOT representative held a "Public Plans Display Meeting" for the benefit of our residents. There are two Bridge Replacement Construction Projects planned for 2011 and 2012. Locations: SR 6 Bridge Replacement over Beaver Run & SR 6 Culvert Replacement over Branch of Beaver Run -- both within Wayne Township, Erie County, PA. Minimal road work on either side of structures is anticipated.

The above-mentioned bridge replacements are currently in Preliminary Design.

TOWNSHIP ROAD PROJECTS
Road Inspection was completed April 16th (see 4/16/10 minutes). Upcoming road projects were prioritized by the Board of Supervisors, as well as the RoadMaster. A few of the road projects have been completed, and the following worksites are still on the schedule.

Buffalo Road :: .5 mile 2A reconstruction Buffalo N of Five-Corners to Wheelock Road
Proctor Road :: Dirt & Gravel Road Project with Pipe Installations

As always, if you have a concern or question for the Road Crew or Road Master, you may call the Municipal Building at (814)663-1663 and leave a message. We will return your call and address your questions or concerns, in a timely manner.

Salt Shed with Salt
Wayne Twp Salt Shed 2011 International Truck

Dan Vance Mark Pierce Back Hoe
Road Crew in Action

       Mark Pierce, Road Master
        814-462-4247 or 814-663-1663
      and
      Dan Vance
         814-462-4246 or 814-663-1663

      Wayne Township Municipal Building
      17395 Sciota Road
      Corry, PA 16407

      Office Hours: Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri 10am until 1pm
      Phone: 814 663-1663 Fax: 814 664-8619

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