Friel, Carroll announce early completion of St. Peters Road project
Rep. Paul Friel May 18, 2026 | 12:39 PM
ELVERSON, May 18 – State Rep. Paul Friel and Pennsylvania Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll today celebrated the early reopening of St. Peters Road (SR 4041) in St. Peters Village. Portions of the road had been destabilized and closed due to major erosion between the roadway and French Creek in Warwick Township.
“This has been a long-standing safety hazard for our community, and getting both lanes of St. Peters Road fully reopened is a massive win for our residents and local businesses,” said Friel, D-Chester. “I am thrilled we could restore the road and ensure that this historic gem is open to all who enjoy its trails, shops, restaurants and natural beauty."
Friel noted that he has enjoyed spending time in St. Peters since he was young and still visits regularly. He said he was pleased to see so many people from the community during the ribbon cutting this morning.
"This place is a part of our community and a part of me since I was literally in high school,” he said. “So, I know the importance of our little hamlet here.
“I'd like to thank Secretary Carroll and the folks at PennDOT for all they did to get this project moving. I also want to extend my deep appreciation to the Loftus Construction team. This was a thorough and well-executed rebuild – I am thoroughly impressed with the work they have done here. The new and improved road will serve St. Peters Village and our whole community for many, many years into the future.”
The section of St. Peters Road, which had been restricted to one-lane traffic since early 2020, carries an estimated 800 vehicles per day, including many school buses from Owen J. Roberts School District.
“Every year, thousands of visitors come to St. Peters Village to take a step back in time,” Carroll said. “It’s our responsibility to ensure that folks can travel through this area safely, and this work is helping to preserve and protect this historic landmark."
Carroll noted that Friel's support for this community and this road were key to moving the project forward. "I thank Paul for his wonderful advocacy," he said.
In July 2024, PennDOT first began designing a project to improve erosion conditions. However, due to an expansion of the slope failure, the department pursued an emergency proclamation in April 2025, to allow for the placement of the additional concrete barrier and expedite the start of the improvement project. The proclamation allowed PennDOT to use contracts to construct a permanent 570-foot retaining wall to stabilize the roadway embankment and protect drivers.
For more information, those interested can visit the St. Peters Road Retaining Wall Project webpage.