The state treasurer says that his office will be able to shift funds into the Department of Transportation to help cover costs through the end of the fiscal year.
Joe Torsella announced yesterday that he’ll be able to put dollars into the Motor License Fund that will go toward paying for ongoing construction projects through June.
Two Democratic senators have also announced plans to introduce legislation that would allow PennDOT to borrow $600 million to fill the funding gap.
PennDOT cites a lack of money received from the gas tax due to people traveling less during the pandemic.
