Newtown Township will build a new pedestrian bridge over the Newtown Creek, linking Newtown Borough and Newtown Township, thanks to a $999,979 state grant, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.

State Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Perry Warren announced the grant earlier this week. The two lawmakers worked behind the scenes to secure the grant through the Commonwealth Financing Authority.

In addition to connecting the two municipalities at North Sycamore Street and Frost Lane and Edgeboro Drive,  the bridge will serve as a connection on the extensive trail network in Bucks County.

“The addition of a pedestrian bridge over Newtown Creek will not only bridge two municipalities together, but will improve our local and regional trail connectivity,” said Santarsiero.

“This bridge will connect communities, both physically and metaphorically, as Newtown Borough residents and Newtown Township residents on ‘the other side of the creek’ will have safe pedestrian access to the Sycamore Street commercial and business district, and all residents will have another recreational area to enjoy,” added Warren.

The funding will also be used to construct new pedestrian trails going toward the bridge on both sides of the creek.

Read more about Newtown’s plans to build a new pedestrian bridge over Newtown Creek in the Patch.