Frequently Asked Questions

The Township of Hampton Department of Community Services is always looking for volunteers to keep Township of Hampton roadways clean. Our volunteer litter control program is the Adopt An HT Roadway, which is responsible for monthly litter pick-up along township owned roadways. Volunteers pick up litter monthly along a roadway designated specifically for them. The department is always happy to find individuals and organizations who would like to participate in this program by donating their time to this program which really does make a difference in Hampton Township. In appreciation of the service you provide, work gloves,and trash bags are provided at no cost by the township. Also a sign noting the name of your group will be posted at both ends of the roadway, publicizing the group responsible for the volunteer litter control. For more information about this program call the Township, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 412-486-0400, extension 1303.

The Township of Hampton Department of Community Services makes every effort to respond immediately to all repair and maintenance concerns on township roads, but they can always use your help. If you notice township roadways with dangerous cracks or holes, roadways with debris or accumulated snow, rights-of-way that are encroached by bushes, trees, or other obstructions, or damaged or missing traffic signs and street signs, contact the department to report the problem. When you call, be prepared with the location and type of maintenance problem as well as your name and phone number so that the department can contact you for additional information. Leave these details in a message if a person is unable to answer the phone when you call. For more information, or to report a maintenance or repair need, contact the Township of Hampton between 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 412-486-0400, extension 1303.

In addition to the maintenance and construction performed by the Township of Hampton, the state and county perform similar work on their roads, routes, interstates, and right-of-ways that run through the Township of Hampton. These state and county roads and projects, while within the Township of Hampton limits, are not controlled, designed or maintained by the Township of Hampton Department of Public Works. State routes and interstates in the township of Hampton include:

• Route 8
• PA Turnpike
• Ferguson Road
• Harts Run Road
• Hardt Road, E. and W.
• Hardies Roads
• McCully Road
• Mt. Royal Boulevard
• Sample Road
• Wildwood-Sample Road
• Wildwood Road and Extension 
• Cedar Run Road to Church Lane 
• Cedar Ridge Road

To report a maintenance or repair concern on a State-owned roadway, you may contact the State at 1-800-349-7623 or by email at the following link:  PennDOT Fix Road

County Roads are Middle Road and Duncan Avenue. To find out about construction occurring on these roads, or to report a maintenance or repair concern, you may contact the County at 412-350-4906.

To better serve the citizens of the Township of Hampton, the Department of Community Services performs ongoing improvements to township roads, curbs and gutters as well as constructing new ones as the need arises. All township roads are on a master schedule to be repaved, resurfaced, or receive other special maintenance every 12 to 15 years. Roads that experience large amounts of wear may be refinished even sooner. The department also monitors traffic flow to determine which roads, if any, need widening, additional lanes, new traffic patterns, or other major improvements. These improvements are scheduled on an annual basis according to need and available resources. In addition, the township works with developers to build new roads as required for new constructions or developments, or as a response to citizen needs for better and safer access and transport. If you notice an area of a township road that is in need of improvement, please report it to the township When calling, be prepared with the location and nature of the problem, and with your name and number in case further information is needed. For more information about public works construction and improvements, contact the township from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 412-486-0400, extension 1303.