PennDOT - District 6 News: Strickersville Road Bridge Over Big Elk Creek Reopens in Elk, Franklin Townships

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Strickersville Road Bridge Over Big Elk Creek Reopens in Elk, Franklin Townships

Strickersville Road Bridge Over Big Elk Creek Reopens in Elk, Franklin Townships

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the bridge that carries Strickersville Road over Big Elk Creek in Elk and Franklin townships, Chester County, reopened this morning following bridge deck repair.

Built in 1938, the structure was closed for repair in early November. Approximately, 725 vehicles travel over the bridge, daily.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways including color-coded winter conditions, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Robyn Briggs, robbriggs@pa.gov

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PennDOT - District 6 News: Roadway Construction Continues on Business U.S. 322 (High Street)

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Roadway Construction Continues on Business U.S. 322 (High Street)

Roadway Construction Continues on Business U.S. 322 (High Street) Safety Improvement Project in West Chester Borough, West Goshen Township

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that roadway construction will continue next week on a project to improve safety at the intersections along the Business U.S. 322 (High Street) corridor in West Chester Borough and West Goshen Township, Chester County.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

• Thursday, December 26, and Friday, December 27, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, a lane closure with flagging is scheduled on Business U.S. 322 (High Street) between Rosedale Avenue and Union Street.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near and through the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Under this contract, PennDOT's contractor will install new traffic signals at University Avenue and Sharpless Street and provide signal support and related equipment. The project will consist of the installation of retroreflective backplates on existing signals, modern LED luminaries, pedestrian countdown timers at signalized intersections, curb extensions, high-visibility crosswalks, drainage improvements, and comprehensive full-depth pavement restoration, culminating in a complete roadway resurfacing.

Marino Corporation of Skippack, Pennsylvania, is the general contractor on the $2,619,998 project which is financed with 100 percent federal funds. Physical construction on the project is expected to finish in winter 2026.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways including color-coded winter conditions, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Krys Johnson, krysjohnso@pa.gov

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PennDOT - District 6 News: Utility Improvement Continues on Eastbound Little Road

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Utility Improvement Continues on Eastbound Little Road

Utility Improvement Continues on Eastbound Little Road in Lower Frederick Township

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that Prestige Property Partners LLC will continue performing utility construction on eastbound Little Road in Lower Frederick Township, Montgomery County.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

• From Monday, December 30, to Friday, January 3, 2025 (excluding Wednesday, January 1), from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, eastbound Little Road is scheduled to be closed and detoured between Route 29 (Gravel Pike) and Simmons Road. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Route 29 (Gravel Pike), Route 73 (Big Road), and Perkiomenville Road.

Local access will be maintained up to the work zone. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Prestige Property Partners LLC will complete this work under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways including color-coded winter conditions, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Krys Johnson, krysjohnso@pa.gov

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PennDOT - District 6 News: Bridge Repair Planned Sunday Night on Interstate 95 North in South Philadelphia

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Bridge Repair Planned Sunday Night on Interstate 95 North in South Philadelphia

Bridge Repair Planned Sunday Night on Interstate 95 North in South Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge repair will occur on northbound I-95 in South Philadelphia on Sunday night, December 22.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

• Sunday, December 22, from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, the right two lanes and shoulder will be closed on northbound I-95 between Washington Avenue and Christian Street, which is located just north of the Columbus Boulevard/Washington Avenue Interchange (Exit 20).

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because significant backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways including color-coded winter conditions, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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Bridge Inspections Scheduled Monday on I-95 in Philadelphia

King of Prussia PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge inspections are scheduled next week on Interstate I-95 in Philadelphia.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

• Monday, December 23, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, a right lane closure is scheduled on the northbound I-95 at the Route 611 (Broad Street) Interchange.
• Monday, December 23, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, a right lane closure is scheduled on southbound I-95 at the Route 611 (Broad Street) Interchange.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because slowdowns may occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

The inspections are part of PennDOT's program to inspect bridges at least once every two years. The inspections ensure the safety and overall condition of the structures.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways including color-coded winter conditions, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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Bridge Repair, Roadway Construction Continues at Night Next Week on Interstate 476 in Delaware, Montgomery Counties

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that construction activities will continue at night next week on I-476 and on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) under a $63.7 million project to resurface, repair and improve nearly 17 miles of I-476, the associated on-and-off ramps and bridges from I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in West Conshohocken Borough, Montgomery County, to I-95 in Ridley Township, Delaware County.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

• Thursday, December 26, and Friday, December 27, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure will be in place on sections of I-476 in both directions between the I-76 and I-95 interchanges for bridge repair, utility construction, and inlet replacement.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because significant backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Under this resurfacing and bridge repair project, PennDOT's contractor will mill and overlay I-476 travel lanes and shoulders in both directions; perform repairs on 49 structures; improve 21 stormwater management basins to address existing rock slope stabilization issues; repair existing sound walls; replace inlets at select locations; and install new pavement markings, delineators, rumble strips, signage and guiderail.

The purpose of this project is to extend the design life and improve ride quality and safety of the interstate and improve the current condition of roadside elements such as stormwater basins, drainage inlets, slope stabilization, guiderail and signs that are in poor condition.

H&K Group, Inc. of Skippack, PA, is the general contractor on this project, which is financed with 100 percent federal funds. Physical construction on the project is expected to finish in late 2025.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways including color-coded winter conditions, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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PennDOT Highlights Travel, Safety, Community Benefits from New Technologies on Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Montgomery County, Philadelphia

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that technology recently installed on a 14-mile section of I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between King of Prussia and Philadelphia is improving safety and traffic flow on the roadway.

PennDOT data shows that crashes, injuries, and travel time have decreased on the corridor since the department installed 72 Variable Speed Limit (VSL) signs and additional electronic message signs supporting a new Queue Warning (QW) system in June 2021. VSL signs display speed limits that are adjusted based on real-time traffic, roadway, and weather conditions. The QW system uses traffic data to update the electronic message signs in real time, alerting motorists about congestion before they reach it so they can slow down and watch for slowed or stopped traffic.

"The active traffic management tools we have invested in on I-76 are saving lives, benefitting the communities they serve by improving air quality, and shortening the ride time for about 100,000 drivers who rely on this critical corridor each day," said PennDOT District 6 Executive Din Abazi.

The real-time, responsive technology reduces speed limits as needed, improving motorist safety. Compared to the five-year average from 2015-2019 data (2020 and 2021 data was excluded due to reduced traffic during the pandemic), the average of 2022 and 2023 data shows:

• Average annual crashes have decreased 22 percent from 568 crashes per year to 444 crashes per year.
• Average annual rear-end crashes have decreased 32 percent from 380 to 257 per year.
• Average annual injuries have decreased 20 percent from 413 injuries per year to 330 injuries per year (2022 & 2023).
• Average annual serious injuries have decreased 62 percent from 6.6 per year to 2.5 per year.
• PennDOT traffic data shows daily traffic volumes on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) had recovered from pandemic lows by 2021, with the corridor now carrying 10 percent more traffic than it did in 2019.

The overall reduction in crashes is helping to improve traffic flow by keeping more lanes open on a more consistent basis. In 2023, travel time decreased four minutes during the eastbound evening peak travel time (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) and two minutes during the westbound morning peak travel time (5:00 AM to 9:00 AM) compared to 2019. PennDOT estimates that these results are having a positive economic impact on the community due to fewer crashes and hours of delay in the amount of $46.8 million per year.

Using the Federal Highway Administration's Emissions Calculator, PennDOT analysis shows that reducing stop-and-go traffic conditions is also having a positive impact on overall air quality, reducing emissions by an estimated 3,140 tons annually.

PennDOT encourages all motorists traveling on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to pay attention to the speed limits (between 35 mph and 55 mph in most areas) and queue warning messages that are posted 24 hours a day. In general, a motorist encountering a reduced speed limit should expect to reach slower moving or more congested traffic within a mile to a mile-and-a-half of that reduced speed limit sign. Following the posted speed limit is safer and improves traffic flow. The speed posted on a VSL is the legal speed limit when it is displayed.

The VSL and QW systems were implemented as part of a long-range, comprehensive, multimodal transportation management plan to improve motorist safety and traffic conditions on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) between the PA Turnpike and U.S. 1. PennDOT continues to monitor the technology's performance and can make any necessary updates to the software's algorithm to further enhance operations.

Additional roadway improvements are currently under design and set for construction in 2026 on the I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) corridor. Examples include flexible lane use, emergency pull-off/refuge areas, and multimodal and traffic signal improvements along parallel and some intersecting roadways.

For additional information on PennDOT's I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) improvement program, please visit Transform76.com.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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