S.R. 61 Section 16s, Berks County – District 5

• Widening of SR 0061-16s, a portion of a busy commercial corridor just outside Reading
• 22 Acquisitions
• Acquisition from a cemetery involving a large stone monument/gateway and realignment of the entrance
• Many Spanish-speaking claimants including a Church run by a Spanish-only speaking Pastor
• All claims acquired amicably (with only 4 administrative settlements) except for one Declaration of Taking due to a foreclosure/sheriff’s sale
• Had to deal with 4 claimants who had just recently been claimants on the widening of the section of SR 0061 to the north of this section.
• Completed on time and within budget.