Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Revised Weekly Announcements for January 31, 2017

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Weekly Announcements for January 31m 2017

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U.S. 422 East Lane Closure Wednesday for Guiderail Repair in North Coventry Township, Chester County

U.S. 422 East Lane Closure Wednesday for Guiderail Repair in North Coventry
Township, Chester County

1/31/2017-KING OF PRUSSIA

The left lane is scheduled to close on eastbound U.S. 422 between Route 100

(Pottstown Pike) and Armand Hammer Boulevard in North Coventry Township,
Chester County, on Wednesday, February 1, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, for
guiderail repair, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
today
announced.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the area.
The
work schedule is weather dependent.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by
visiting
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traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and
access
to more than 770 traffic cameras.

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devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional twitter alerts
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Today's Winter Weather Event

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The National Weather Service, Mt Holly has issued a forecast for the upcoming Winter Weather Event. Today, Tuesday, January 31st: Currently NOAA is forecasting less than 1" of accumulating of snow across the northern half of Chester County. The southern parts of the county may see even less. The snow is expected to gradually change to rain from south to north.

Attached is a one slide summary of expected snowfall totals for today (Tuesday, January 31) along with the spread of possibilities

•             The top graphic shows the most likely snowfall amount.

•             The lower left: least amount possible

•             The lower right: worst case highest and scenario.

Timing:

•             Per the NWS, very light snow will start falling during the morning commute and continue until mid-afternoon. The snow is expected to gradually change to rain from south to north later in the afternoon.

Impacts:

•             The snow may be moderate at times with visibility of one half mile.

•             Low temperatures and snow covered roads can make for slick travel conditions.

•             The timing of the snow may cause for longer morning commute times.

Recommended Preparedness Actions:

•             Be sure to give yourself added commute time.

•             Be sure to allow for added braking times, and overall slower travel speeds on the roads due to the conditions.

•             Follow the NWS and local weather forecasts for the latest changes, updates, and information.

An advisory has not been issued since this is considered to be a relatively routine low end event, with more easily manageable impact.

This is the final NOAA briefing scheduled for today's event.  If additional briefings are produced for this event, the Watch Officer will distribute the briefing once it has been reviewed and evaluated for updates and changes to Chester County.

For a detailed forecast for your area you can visit the NWS site using the links below

Coatesville          http://bit.ly/coatesville_forecast

Cochranville       http://bit.ly/cochranville_forecast

Downingtown   http://bit.ly/downingtown_forecast

Elverson               http://bit.ly/elverson_forecast

Kennett               http://bit.ly/kennett_forecast

Malvern               http://bit.ly/malvern_forecast

Oxford                  http://bit.ly/oxford_forecast

Phoenixville       http://bit.ly/phoenixville_forecast

Pottstown           http://bit.ly/pottstown_forecast

Wayne                  http://bit.ly/wayne_forecast

West Chester    http://bit.ly/west_chester_forecast

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Monday, January 30, 2017

Winter Weather Event - Tuesday Morning

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The National Weather Service, Mt Holly has issued a forecast for the upcoming Winter Weather Event.  Tuesday, January 31st: Currently NOAA is forecasting less than 1" of accumulating of snow across 

Chester County. Attached are forecast maps:

  • ·         The top graphic shows the most likely snowfall amount.
  • ·         The lower left: least amount possible.
  • ·         The lower right: worst case highest and scenario.

Timing:

  • ·         Per the NWS, very light snow will start falling during the morning commute and continue until mid-afternoon.

Impacts:

  • ·         The snow may be moderate at times with visibility of one half mile.
  • ·         Low temperatures and snow covered roads can make for slick travel conditions.
  • ·         The timing of the snow may cause for longer morning commute times.

Recommended Preparedness Actions:

  • ·         Be sure to give yourself added commute time.
  • ·         Be sure to allow for added braking times, and overall slower travel speeds on the roads due to the conditions.
  • ·         Follow the NWS and local weather forecasts for the latest changes, updates, and information.

An advisory has not been issued since this is considered to be a relatively routine low end event, with more easily manageable impact.

The next NWS weather briefing is anticipated early Tuesday morning.

For a detailed forecast for your area you can visit the NWS site using the links below

Coatesville          http://bit.ly/coatesville_forecast

Cochranville       http://bit.ly/cochranville_forecast

Downingtown   http://bit.ly/downingtown_forecast

Elverson               http://bit.ly/elverson_forecast

Kennett               http://bit.ly/kennett_forecast

Malvern               http://bit.ly/malvern_forecast

Oxford                  http://bit.ly/oxford_forecast

Phoenixville       http://bit.ly/phoenixville_forecast

Pottstown           http://bit.ly/pottstown_forecast

Wayne                  http://bit.ly/wayne_forecast

West Chester    http://bit.ly/west_chester_forecast

West Grove        http://bit.ly/west_grove_forecast



 
 
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Friday, January 27, 2017

I-95 Lane Closures Scheduled Next Week between I-76 and Betsy Ross Bridge Interchanges

I-95 Lane Closures Scheduled Next Week between I-76 and Betsy Ross Bridge
Interchanges

1/27/2017-KING OF PRUSSIA

Daytime and nighttime lane closures are scheduled next week on Interstate
95 in
Philadelphia for survey and ramp construction operations, the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

The work schedule is:

• Monday, January 30, through Thursday, February 2, from 9:00 AM to 3:00
PM,
intermittent northbound or southbound single lane closures are scheduled on

I-95 at various locations between the Interstate 676 and Interstate 76
interchanges for survey operations. The work also will take place on the
Market
Street on-ramp to I-95 south, the southbound Columbus Boulevard on-ramp to
I-95
north, and the I-95 south off-ramp to Columbus Boulevard. The ramps will
remain
open during the operations; and

• Wednesday, February 1, and Thursday, February 2, from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM
the
following morning, intermittent double lane closures are planned on
northbound
and southbound I-95 at the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Avenue Interchange
for
overhead ramp construction.

Motorists are advised to use an alternate route or allow more time for
travel
on I-95 because backups will occur. All scheduled activities are weather
dependent.

The work at the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Avenue Interchange is associated

with a $160.2 million project to improve the ramp system at the
interchange.

The survey operations are part of the preliminary engineering activities
underway for future improvement projects on I-95. For more information on
I-95
improvement projects, visit www.95revive.com.

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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Wind Advisory Is No Longer In Effect

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Travel Restrictions Scheduled Next Week in Philadelphia Region for Maintenance Operations

Travel Restrictions Scheduled Next Week in Philadelphia Region for
Maintenance Operations

1/26/2017-KING OF PRUSSIA

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced
that
travel restrictions are scheduled next week in the Philadelphia region for
maintenance operations.

The work schedule, which is weather dependent, is:

• On Saturday, January 28, through Thursday, February 2, from 9:00 AM to
3:00
PM, intermittent lane closures are scheduled on northbound and southbound
Interstate 476 between U.S. 1 and U.S. 30 Interchanges in Springfield,
Marple,
Radnor, and Haverford townships, Delaware County, for spray patching;
• On Monday, January 30, and Tuesday, January 31, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM,
lane
closures are scheduled on northbound and southbound U.S. 202 (Wilmington
Pike)
in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, for concrete bridge repairs;
• On Monday, January 30, through Thursday, February 2, from 9:00 AM to 3:00
PM,
lane closures are scheduled on eastbound and westbound U.S. 30 Bypass
between
Route 10 (Compass Road) and Route 82 (Manor Road) in Sadsbury, West Caln,
Valley and Caln townships, Chester County, for median stabilization;
• On Monday, January 30, through Thursday, February 2, from 9:00 AM to 3:00
PM,
intermittent lane closures are scheduled on northbound and southbound Route
309
between Cheltenham Avenue and Route 63 (Welsh Road) in Cheltenham,
Springfield,
Upper Dublin and Lower Gwynedd townships, Montgomery County, for sweeping
and
debris removal;
• On Monday, January 30, through Thursday, February 2, from 9:00 AM to 3:00
PM,
intermittent lane closures are scheduled on eastbound and westbound U.S.
422
between the Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) and Route 363 (Trooper Road)
interchanges in Lower Providence, Upper Providence, Limerick and Lower
Pottsgrove townships, Montgomery County, for sweeping and debris removal;
• On Monday, January 30, through Thursday, February 2, from 9:00 AM to 3:00
PM,
intermittent lane closures are scheduled on eastbound and westbound
Interstate
76 between the PA Turnpike and County Line Road in Conshohocken Borough,
Upper
Merion and Lower Merion townships, Montgomery County, for sweeping and
debris
removal;
• On Monday, January 30, through Thursday, February 2, from 9:00 AM to 3:00
PM,
intermittent lane closures are scheduled on northbound and southbound I-476

between West Conshohocken Borough, Plymouth and Lower Merion townships,
Montgomery County, for sweeping and debris removal;
• On Friday, February 3, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, intermittent lane
closures
are scheduled on northbound and southbound Baltimore Pike between U.S. 1
Bypass
and Oak Avenue in Springfield and Nether Providence townships and Clifton
Heights, Morton and Media boroughs, Delaware County, for spray patching;
and
• On Saturday, February 4, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, intermittent lane
closures
are scheduled on westbound I-76 between Gulph Road and U.S. 202 (DeKalb
Pike)
in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, for brushing and tree removal.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through these work

zones.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles 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 770 traffic cameras.

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Android
devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional twitter alerts
accessible
on the 511PA website.

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Weekday Lane Closures on U.S. 1 in Bucks County for Overhead Bridge Rehabilitation

Weekday Lane Closures on U.S. 1 in Bucks County for Overhead Bridge
Rehabilitation

1/26/2017-KING OF PRUSSIA

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced
that
daytime lane restrictions are scheduled on northbound and southbound U.S. 1
at
the Oxford Valley Road Interchange in Falls and Middletown townships, Bucks

County, from Monday, January 30, through Friday, February 3, from 9:00 AM
to
3:00 PM, for the rehabilitation of the Oxford Valley Road overpass.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the
construction areas because slowdowns may occur. The work schedule is
weather
dependent.

Crews began construction on November 14, 2016 to rehabilitate the Oxford
Valley
Road bridge. The bridge remains open to traffic while the contractor
repairs
structural damage sustained when the bridge was struck by an oversized
truck on
June 29, 2015. Crews will replace two steel beams and repair three steel
beams.
Construction on the bridge is scheduled to finish in June 2017.

The three-span, steel-I beam bridge was built in 1972. It is 167 feet long
and
90 feet wide. The bridge is not structurally deficient or posted with a
weight
limit. The structure carries 31,000 vehicles a day.

The work is part of PennDOT's $11,766,000 project to replace six
structurally
deficient culverts in Bucks, Chester and Delaware counties, and
rehabilitate
four structurally deficient bridges in Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, and
Philadelphia counties.

Under this project, the contractor also will replace deteriorated culverts
at
the following locations: State Road bridge over a branch of Cooks Creek in
Springfield Township, Bucks County; Rocky Ridge Road over a branch of
Tohickon
Creek, Richland Township, Bucks County; White Horse Road over a branch of
Pickering Creek in Schuylkill Township, Chester County; Route 282 (Creek
Road)
over a branch of Brandywine Creek in East Brandywine Township, Chester
County;
and MacDade Boulevard over the Muckinipattis Creek in Glenolden Borough,
Delaware County.

PennDOT is also currently rehabilitating the Edenton Road bridge over
Rattlesnake Run in Upper Oxford Township, Chester County; Route 663
(Layfield
Road) bridge over the Perkiomen Creek in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery

County; and Route 82 (Doe Run Road) in East Fallowfield Township, Chester
County.

In addition, the contract includes concrete and sub-structure repairs on
the
Torresdale Avenue bridge over Academy Road in Philadelphia.

Loftus Construction, Inc. of Cinnaminson, N.J., is the general contractor
on
this bridge improvement contract that is financed with 100 percent state
funds
through Act 89, Pennsylvania's transportation plan.

All work on the project is expected to be completed in August 2018.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles 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 770 traffic cameras.

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devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts
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Travel Restrictions Next Week in Philadelphia Region for Overhead Sign Structure Inspections

Travel Restrictions Next Week in Philadelphia Region for Overhead Sign
Structure Inspections

1/26/2017-KING OF PRUSSIA

Travel restrictions are scheduled in the Philadelphia region next week for
overhead sign structure inspections, the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation (PennDOT) today announced.

Weather permitting, the overhead sign inspection schedule is:

• On Monday, January 30, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, one lane will be closed
on
U.S. 202 between Route 611 and Main Street in Doylestown Township, Bucks
County;
• On Monday, January 30, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, one lane will be closed
on
the Route 611 Bypass between Broad Street and Business U.S. 202 in
Doylestown
Township, Bucks County;
• On Monday, January 30, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, one lane will be closed
on
the southbound Interstate 95 ramp to Route 413 (New Rogers Road) in Bristol

Township, Bucks County;
• On Tuesday, January 31, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, one lane will be
closed on
the Devon Park Drive ramp to U.S. 422 west/U.S. 202 north/Interstate 76
west in
Tredyffrin Township, Chester County;
• On Tuesday, January 31, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, one lane will be closed
on
northbound U.S. 202 between Mill Lane and Route 29 (Morehall Road) in East
Whiteland Township, Chester County;
• On Wednesday, February 1, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, one lane will be
closed
on eastbound I-76 between U.S. 1 (City Avenue) and Belmont Avenue in Lower
Merion Township, Montgomery County;
• On Wednesday, February 1, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, one lane will be
closed on
northbound and southbound U.S. 1 (City Avenue) between I-76 and Ridge
Avenue in
Philadelphia;
• On Thursday, February 2, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, one lane will be
closed on
the I-95 south ramp to Interstate 476 in Ridley Township, Delaware County;
• On Thursday, February 2, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, one lane will be
closed
on southbound I-95 between Enterprise Avenue and Broad Street (Route 611)
in
Philadelphia;
• On Friday, February 3, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, one lane will be closed
on
northbound and southbound I-476 between I-76 and U.S. 30 (Lancaster Avenue)
in
West Conshohocken Borough and Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County and
Radnor Township, Delaware County; and
• On Friday, February 3, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, one lane will be closed
on
northbound I-476 between Germantown Pike and the PA Turnpike in Plymouth
Township, Montgomery County.

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

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by
visiting
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traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and
access
to more than 770 traffic cameras.

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U.S. 422 Nighttime Travel Restrictions Scheduled Next Week in Valley Forge Area for Bridge Demolition

U.S. 422 Nighttime Travel Restrictions Scheduled Next Week in Valley Forge
Area for Bridge Demolition

1/26/2017-KING OF PRUSSIA

Eastbound and westbound U.S. 422 motorists will encounter nighttime lane
closures between the Route 363 (Trooper Road) and First Avenue interchanges
in
West Norriton and Upper Merion townships, Montgomery County, on Monday,
January
30, through Friday, February 3, from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, for bridge
demolition,
the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today. In

addition to the lane closures, there will be periodic traffic stoppages
scheduled on U.S. 422 in both directions after midnight.

PennDOT advises drivers to allow additional time for travel on U.S. 422
near
the construction area because backups will occur. The contractor's work
schedule is dependent on the weather.

This work is part of the $97.4 million project to build new, wider bridges
to
improve travel and carry U.S. 422 motorists over the Schuylkill River,
Norfolk
Southern Railroad, South Trooper Road and Schuylkill River Trail in West
Norriton, Upper Merion and Lower Providence townships. The project includes

improving U.S. 422 between the Route 23 (Valley Forge Road) and Route 363
(Trooper Road) interchanges; upgrading Route 23 (Valley Forge Road) at its
interchange with U.S. 422; and improving ramps at the Route 363 (Trooper
Road),
Route 23 (Valley Forge Road) and First Avenue interchanges. Construction
began
in February 2016 and is scheduled to finish in May 2020.

J.D. Eckman, Inc. of Atglen, Chester County, is the general contractor on
the
$97,380,711 contract. The project is financed with 80 percent federal and
20
percent state funds.

For additional information on U.S. 422 improvement projects, visit
www.422improvements.com.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles 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 770 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and
Android
devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts
accessible
on the 511PA website.

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Wind Advisory for Chester County 1/26/17

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Emergency Management Partners and Stakeholders:

 

The Nation Weather Service, Mt Holly has issued a Wind Advisory statement for Chester County.


Chester County Forecasted Conditions:

  • A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued through 6pm on Thursday, January 26th for Chester County
  • Winds will be coming from the West at 15-20mph with gusts from 45-50mph
  • The strongest winds are expected between 1pm and 5pm

 

Impacts:

  • Strong winds may blow down tree limbs, trees, and power lines.  Scattered power outages are expected.
  • Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
  • Light-weight outdoor objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans should be secured.

                                                      

Recommended Preparedness Actions:

  • Follow the NWS and local weather forecasts for the latest changes, updates, and information.

 

DES Actions:

  • We will continue to monitor this event and provide additional information as it becomes available.
  • The Watch Officer is available through the 9-1-1 Operations Center by calling 610-344-5100
  • The EOC is currently not expected to be activated for this event.

 

 

Coatesville      http://bit.ly/coatesville_forecast

Cochranville    http://bit.ly/cochranville_forecast

Downingtown  http://bit.ly/downingtown_forecast

Elverson          http://bit.ly/elverson_forecast

Kennett           http://bit.ly/kennett_forecast

Malvern           http://bit.ly/malvern_forecast

Oxford            http://bit.ly/oxford_forecast

Phoenixville     http://bit.ly/phoenixville_forecast

Pottstown        http://bit.ly/pottstown_forecast

Wayne             http://bit.ly/wayne_forecast

West Chester   http://bit.ly/west_chester_forecast

West Grove     http://bit.ly/west_grove_forecast

 

 

 

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Wind Advisory

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Wind Advisory in effect from 12PM until 6PM. Gusts up to 50 mph are possible.  Exercise caution.

...Wind Advisory in effect until 6 PM EST this evening...

 

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind

Advisory...which is in effect until 6 PM EST this evening.

 

* Winds...west 15 to 20 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph.

 

* Timing...strongest winds 1PM to sunset.

 

* Impacts...strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power

  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

 

* Situational Awareness...winds near 11 AM this morning have

  gusted to around 50 mph upstream, in the vicinity of Hagerstown

  Maryland and Martinsburg West Virginia.

 

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

 

A Wind Advisory means that very windy conditions are expected.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for

high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Light-weight outdoor

objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans should be

secured.


For additional updates and weather information, visit www.weather.gov/phi  
For all current NWS Watches, Warnings, or Advisories, visit http://goo.gl/xfexUk
  
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U.S. 1 (City Avenue) Lane Closures Next Week for Safety Improvement Project in Philadelphia and Montgomery County

U.S. 1 (City Avenue) Lane Closures Next Week for Safety Improvement Project
in Philadelphia and Montgomery County

1/26/2017-KING OF PRUSSIA

Lane closures are scheduled next week on northbound and southbound U.S. 1
(City
Avenue) in Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, for
traffic signal upgrades and curb ramp installations related to a $2.9
million
safety improvement project, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
(PennDOT) announced today.

Weather permitting, the work schedule is:

• Monday, January 30, through Friday, February 3, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM,
a
single lane closure is scheduled on southbound U.S. 1 (City Avenue) between

Wynnewood Road and 59th Street/Raynham Road; and

• Monday, January 30, through Friday, February 3, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM,
a
single lane closure is scheduled on northbound U.S. 1 (City Avenue) at
Lapsley
Lane.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work
area.

The work is part of a project to improve travel and safety on a three-mile
section of U.S. 1 (City Avenue) between Interstate 76 and U.S. 30
(Lancaster
Avenue), by installing adaptive traffic signals to improve traffic flow and

pedestrian safety along the corridor. The project is scheduled to finish in

November 2017.

PennDOT's contractor will upgrade and fully modernize 17 signalized
intersections along U.S. 1 (City Avenue) with a new wireless communication
system to better accommodate traffic flow. The improvements also include
the
installation of new pedestrian push buttons, traffic signal heads, pavement

markings, overhead street signs, and 74 new ADA curb ramps.

In addition to installing adaptive traffic signals, PennDOT's contractor
will
perform various other roadway improvements on U.S. 1 (City Avenue),
including a
new left turn and lane configurations at Cardinal Avenue to improve traffic
and
safety at that intersection.

Armour & Sons Electric Inc., of Langhorne, Bucks County, is the general
contractor on the $2,895,674 project, which is financed with 100 percent
federal funds.

The City Avenue Special Services District was responsible for initiating
this
transportation improvement project and advancing it by obtaining a
Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality grant for the acquisition and installation of
new
traffic-adaptive signal equipment, and financing the engineering design of
the
new signal system.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles 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 770 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and
Android
devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional twitter alerts
accessible
on the 511PA website.

For more PennDOT information, visit www.penndot.gov. Follow Local PennDOT
Information on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly, and follow the
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Aqua Pennsylvania to Restrict Two State Highways in Delaware and Montgomery Counties for Water Main Installations

Aqua Pennsylvania to Restrict Two State Highways in Delaware and Montgomery
Counties for Water Main Installations

1/25/2017-KING OF PRUSSIA

Aqua Pennsylvania is planning weekday travel restrictions on U.S. 1
(Township
Line Road) in Delaware County, and Swedeland Road in Montgomery County, for

water main installations, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
(PennDOT) today announced.

The work schedule is:

• Monday, January 30, and Tuesday, January 31, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM,
lane
restrictions are scheduled on U.S. 1 (Township Line Road) at Alexander Road
in
Upper Darby Township, Delaware County. Traffic will be controlled by
flagging;
and
• Monday, February 13, through Friday, March 31, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM,
Swedeland Road is scheduled to close between Trinity Road and Holstein Road
in
Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. During the weekday closure,
Swedeland
Road motorists will be detoured over Trinity Road and Holstein Road.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through these work

areas. Aqua Pennsylvania will complete these improvement projects under a
PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by
visiting
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I-676 to Close at Night Next Week in Philadelphia for Bridge Construction

I-676 to Close at Night Next Week in Philadelphia for Bridge Construction

1/25/2017-KING OF PRUSSIA

Interstate 676 will be closed and detoured in both directions between the
Interstate 76 and Broad Street (Route 611) interchanges in Philadelphia, on

Monday, January 30, through Thursday, February 2, from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM
the
following morning for overhead bridge construction, the Pennsylvania
Department
of Transportation (PennDOT) said today.

The overnight operation is part of the four-year, $64.8 million project to
replace seven structurally deficient bridges over I-676 between 22nd Street
and
18th Street, and to make landscaping and streetscape improvements above the

expressway. Construction began in April 2015 and will finish in November
2018,
a year ahead of schedule.

Crews will work overnight to remove one half of the 22nd Street and 21st
Street
bridges over I-676. The contractor's work schedule is weather dependent.

When I-676 east is closed, the following detours will be in place:

• From I-76 east: Exit at 30th Street/Market Street (Exit 345); right at
Arch
Street; left at 30th Street; left at Market Street; left at 16th Street;
right
at Vine Street to the ramp to I-676 east;
• From I-76 west: Exit at 30th Street (Exit 345); take Schuylkill Avenue to

Market Street; right at Market Street; left at 16th Street; right at Vine
Street to the ramp to I-676 east; and
• Traveling east on Benjamin Franklin Parkway intending to use the 24th
Street
on-ramp: Follow Benjamin Franklin Parkway around Logan Circle and bear
right
onto Vine Street east; follow Vine Street to the ramp to I-676 east.

When I-676 west is closed, the following detours will be in place for
passenger
cars and trucks to follow:

• To I-76 East and West: Exit I-676 west at Broad Street (Route 611)
Interchange; take 15th Street south; right on J.F.K. Boulevard; right on
Schuylkill Avenue and follow signs to I-76 east and I-76 west;
• From 16th Street north of J.F.K. Boulevard: Follow 16th Street north;
right
at Spring Garden Street; right at 15th Street; right at J.F.K. Boulevard;
right
on Schuylkill Avenue to ramps to I-76 east and I-76 west; and
• From 16th Street south of J.F.K. Boulevard: Follow 16th Street north;
left at
J.F.K. Boulevard; right on Schuylkill Avenue to ramps to I-76 east and I-76

west.

Optional detours for passenger cars during the closure of I-676 west
include:

• To I-76 West: Exit I-676 west at Broad Street (Route 611) Interchange;
take
15th Street south; right onto local Vine Street; right on Benjamin Franklin

Parkway and follow around Eakins Oval and onto Spring Garden Street to the
ramp
to I-76 west; and
• From 16th Street north of J.F.K Boulevard to I-76 West: Follow 16th
Street
north; left onto local Vine Street; right on Benjamin Franklin Parkway and
follow around Eakins Oval and onto Spring Garden Street to the ramp to I-76

west.

PennDOT's contractor is currently working to build new bridges above I-676
at
the former Family Court building, Free Library, 19th Street, Benjamin
Franklin
Parkway/20th Street, 21st Street and 22nd Street. Work on the 18th Street
bridge is scheduled to start in 2017.

Buckley & Company, Inc. of Philadelphia is the general contractor on the
$64,836,180 project. Construction is financed with 100 percent federal
funds.

For more information on the I-676 project, visit www.bridgesover676.com.

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access
to more than 770 traffic cameras.

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devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts
accessible
on the 511PA website.

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Traffic, Transit and Pedestrian Detours and Closures Due to Presidential Visit

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The Republican Congressional Caucus in Center City, Philadelphia will be attended by President Donald Trump Thursday, January 26th.

Due to the meeting and expected public assembly, there are SEPTA detours, road closures, as well as parking and pedestrian restrictions for Thursday.

There will also be rolling road closures during dignitary movement. Up to date information will be published on @PhiladelphiaGov using the hashtag #PHLRoadClosures and on the Service Update section of the City of Philadelphia's website. The Office of Emergency Management's Twitter account will also carry those messages along with any important information.

Road Closures
The following roads will be closed beginning at 8am Thursday and will remain closed until at least 6pm Thursday night:

  • ·         13th Street from Chestnut Street to Market Street
  • ·         Market Street from 11th Street to Juniper Street
  • ·         12th Street from Chestnut to Arch Street

Parking Restrictions
The following parking restrictions will go into effect at 6am Thursday:

  • 13th Street from Chestnut to Market Streets
  • Market Street from 11th Street to Juniper Street
  • 12th Street from Chestnut to Arch Street

PPA and PPD will tow any cars located on those streets to the PPA impoundment lot at 2501 S. Weccacoe Avenue in South Philadelphia. The parking restrictions will be lifted when the roads reopen to vehicular traffic Thursday evening.
 
Pedestrian Restrictions
The United States Secret Service is establishing a secure perimeter that will limit pedestrian access to the following streets starting at 6am on Thursday:

  • 1100 and 1200 block of Market – both north and south sides
  • 12th Street from Chestnut to Filbert Streets – both east and west sides
  • 13th Street from Chestnut to Market Streets – both east and west sides  

Mass Transit

  • ·         Changes to SEPTA service for Thursday are listed on a special webpage.
  • ·         SEPTA will begin detouring bus routes in Center City, east of City Hall, at 5 a.m.
  • ·         The Market-Frankford Line and trolleys will bypass the 13th Street station. 13th St. Station will close at 5:00 a.m. Thursday, January 26th. Customers can access the Market Frankford Line at 11th St. and 15th St. Stations. The 15th St. transit entrance at Dilworth Park is the accessible entrance for service Thursday.
  • ·         The Broad Street Line is not affected at this time.
  •       CCT will operate regular service with the exception of the closure area in Center City. Buses will drop-off customers as close to their destinations as possible. Customers will be notified of any changes to service at the time of the reservation. Please expect delays as road closure information is subject to change.
  •       The Market Street entrances to Jefferson Station are currently closed and will remain closed through Thursday, January 26th. Customers should use the doorways on Filbert St. (12th St./11th St.) or 11th St. for entrance/exit
  • ·         You can also check their system status page or follow them on Twitter.



 
 
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Intermittent Lane Closures Scheduled on U.S. 422 East for Bridge Beam Setting

Intermittent Lane Closures Scheduled on U.S. 422 East for Bridge Beam
Setting

1/25/2017-KING OF PRUSSIA

Intermittent lane closures are scheduled on eastbound U.S. 422 between the
Route 100 and Stowe interchanges in Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery
County, and North Coventry Township, Chester County, Monday, January 30,
from
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for the placement of concrete beams on the new bridge
being built over the Schuylkill River, the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the area
as
backups may occur on eastbound U.S. 422 during this time. The work schedule
is
weather dependent.

PennDOT's contractor is currently replacing the eastbound U.S. 422 bridge
over
the Schuylkill River between the Route 100 and Stowe interchanges, as part
of
the $36.2 million bridge improvement project. One lane of eastbound and
westbound traffic is traveling over the river on the U.S. 422 bridge that
formerly carried westbound drivers only.

The new U.S. 422 crossing is being built in three stages to keep one travel

lane open in each direction during construction. The westbound U.S. 422
structure was replaced in stage one, the eastbound U.S. 422 bridge is being

rebuilt in stage two, and the center median in stage three. Construction is

scheduled to finish in September 2018.

The new U.S. 422 crossing will be 924 feet long and 95 feet wide. The new
structures will carry two 12-foot travel lanes, a 10-foot outside shoulder
and
an eight-foot inside shoulder. The existing U.S. 422 crossing is 869 feet
long
and 72 feet wide.

J.D. Eckman, Inc., of Atglen, Chester County, is the general contractor on
the
$36,237,872 contract that is financed with 100 percent state funds from Act
89,
Pennsylvania's transportation plan.

This improvement project is the second of six projects to move to
construction
for PennDOT's multi-phase program to rebuild and improve seven miles of
U.S.
422 between the Berks County line and the Sanatoga Interchange.

For more information on the project, visit www.422improvements.com.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by
visiting
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traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and
access
to more than 770 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and
Android
devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts
accessible
on the 511PA website.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Weekly Announcements for January 24, 2017

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PennDOT to Rehabilitate Edenton Road Bridge in Upper Oxford Township, Chester County

PennDOT to Rehabilitate Edenton Road Bridge in Upper Oxford Township,
Chester County

1/24/2017-KING OF PRUSSIA

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced
that
construction is scheduled to begin Monday, February 6, to rehabilitate the
structurally deficient bridge carry Edenton Road bridge over Rattlesnake
Run in
Upper Oxford Township, Chester County. The bridge is expected to reopen in
March.

During construction, Edenton Road will be closed and detoured between
Hawkins
Road and Saw Mill Road. Edenton Road through traffic will be detoured over
Route 10 and Route 896. Local access will be maintained up to the
construction
zone. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the
area.

The one span, steel girder bridge was built in 1936. It is 12 feet long and
21
feet wide. The bridge is structurally deficient but not posted with a
weight
limit. The structure carries 199 vehicles a day.

Edenton Road is the fourth bridge to go to construction under PennDOT's
$11,766,000 project to replace six structurally deficient culverts in
Bucks,
Chester and Delaware counties, and rehabilitate four structurally deficient

bridges in Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.

Under this project, the contractor also will replace deteriorated culverts
at
the following locations: State Road bridge over a branch of Cooks Creek in
Springfield Township, Bucks County; Rocky Ridge Road over a branch of
Tohickon
Creek, Richland Township, Bucks County; White Horse Road over a branch of
Pickering Creek in Schuylkill Township, Chester County; Route 282 (Creek
Road)
over a branch of Brandywine Creek in East Brandywine Township, Chester
County;
and MacDade Boulevard over the Muckinipattis Creek in Glenolden Borough,
Delaware County.

PennDOT is currently rehabilitating the Route 663 (Layfield Road) bridge
over
the Perkiomen Creek in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County; Oxford
Valley
Road bridge over U.S. 1 in Falls and Lower Makefield townships, Bucks
County;
and Route 82 (Doe Run Road) in East Fallowfield Township, Chester County.

In addition, the contract includes concrete and sub-structure repairs on
the
Torresdale Avenue bridge over Academy Road in Philadelphia.

Loftus Construction, Inc. of Cinnaminson, N.J., is the general contractor
on
this bridge improvement contract that is financed with 100 percent state
funds
through Act 89, Pennsylvania's transportation plan.

All work on the project is expected to be completed in August 2018.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles 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 770 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and
Android
devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts
accessible
on the 511PA website.

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NWS Weather Briefing

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Emergency Management Partners and Stakeholders:

 

Attached is the latest briefing package from the Nation Weather Service, Mt Holly for a coastal storm this Sunday through Tuesday midday.


Key Updates: This is the final briefing for this weather event

·        Rain may mix with sleet and snow at times across southeastern Pennsylvania; little to no accumulation is expected as a result of this.

 

Chester County Forecasted Conditions:

  • A Winter Weather Advisory has been extended through 6pm on Tuesday, January 24th for areas north of Chester County
  • Heavy Rains have moved out of the area; however, spotty participations will continue with an additional ½" expected

 

Impacts:

  • With temperatures in the area hovering around or slightly above freezing, the capability for freezing rain and the development of slick roads is to be expected.  High Elevation areas will see lower temperatures and an increased probability of this occurring.

                                                      

Recommended Preparedness Actions:

  • Follow the NWS and local weather forecasts for the latest changes, updates, and information.

 

DES Actions:

  • We will continue to monitor this event and provide additional information as it becomes available.
  • The Watch Officer is available through the 9-1-1 Operations Center by calling 610-344-5100
  • The EOC is currently not expected to be activated for this event.

 

Next Briefing Package:  Next weather briefing will be issued Tuesday, January 24th in the morning.

For a detailed forecast for your area you can visit the NWS site using the links below

 

Coatesville      http://bit.ly/coatesville_forecast

Cochranville    http://bit.ly/cochranville_forecast

Downingtown  http://bit.ly/downingtown_forecast

Elverson          http://bit.ly/elverson_forecast

Kennett           http://bit.ly/kennett_forecast

Malvern           http://bit.ly/malvern_forecast

Oxford            http://bit.ly/oxford_forecast

Phoenixville     http://bit.ly/phoenixville_forecast

Pottstown        http://bit.ly/pottstown_forecast

Wayne             http://bit.ly/wayne_forecast

West Chester   http://bit.ly/west_chester_forecast

West Grove     http://bit.ly/west_grove_forecast

 

 

 

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