Nesquehoning officials are hoping to have speed warning signs in place by the end of the year.

On Wednesday, council heard an update on the recent decision for electronic speed warning signs to let motorists know if they are over the posted speed limit.

Earlier this year, council approved the purchase of three signs, two of which were being donated to Nesquehoning by the borough recreation commission and historical society. They have been ordered from RadarSigns at a cost of $3,205 each.

Now, two additional signs have been ordered and will be paid for by Bitfarms Ltd., which owns the Panther Creek facility off Route 54.

Two of the signs will be posted along Catawissa Street at the entrances to the borough, the two paid for by Bitfarms will be posted along Route 54 to control truck traffic and one will be a mobile sign that the borough can move around the borough as necessary.

Council said that there is no official delivery date for these signs at this time.

Police Chief Bradley Hess said that they will work with PPL Electric and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation because Catawissa Street for installation positions.

Most of Catawissa Street, which is a state highway, is posted 25 mph, however the extreme east end of the highway is 40 mph coming from Jim Thorpe into the borough.

Council cited higher incidents of speeding taking place since PennDOT paved the road earlier this year.

In other traveling matters, Mayor Tom Kattner said that with the holiday season and Thanksgiving coming up, he reminds residents to take their time, plan accordingly and travel safely.