PennDOT - District 6 News: Wolf Administration Announces Work to Begin on Project to Improve Safety and Accessibility Across Chester and Delaware Counties

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PennDOT - District 6 News

Wolf Administration Announces Work to Begin on Project to Improve Safety and Accessibility Across Chester and Delaware Counties

​King of Prussia, PA – The Wolf Administration announced today that construction is scheduled to begin next week on a safety improvement project to install 138 ADA curb ramps at 47 intersections across Chester and Delaware counties as part of the region's capital transportation improvement program.

"Our goal is to improve and maintain safety for pedestrians and motorists alike," Governor Tom Wolf said. "The construction of these facilities represents PennDOT's ongoing commitment to upgrading and enhancing access and mobility for our citizens."

On Monday, April 1, through Friday, April 5, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, periodic lane closures are scheduled on Route 113 (Dayton Street) and Route 113 (Franklin Street) in Phoenixville Borough, Chester County, for ADA curb ramp installation.

The work locations include:

• Route 113 (Dayton Street) at Emmett Street;
• Route 113 (Dayton Street) at Oak Street;
• Route 113 (Dayton Street) at Grant Street/Freemont Street;
• Route 113 (Dayton Street) at Route 113 (Emmett Street);
• Route 113 (Franklin Avenue) at Route 113 (Emmett Street);
• Route 113 (Franklin Avenue) at West High Street; and
• Route 113 (Franklin Avenue) at St. Marys Street.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because slowdowns will occur. The contractor's schedule is dependent on the weather.

Additional intersections scheduled for ADA curb ramp installation include:

• Route 113 (Bridge Street) and Buchanan Street; Walnut Street; and Hall Street in Phoenixville Borough, Chester County.
• Route 113 (Franklin Avenue) and West High Street; Saint Marys Street; Rhoades Street; and Route 113 (Emmett Street) in Phoenixville Borough, Chester County.
• Route 113 (Emmett Street) and Queen Street; Ann Street; Green Street; Marshall Street; Airy Street; South Street; North Street; and Route 113 (Dayton Street) in Phoenixville Borough, Chester County.
• Route 113 (Black Rock Road) and Bateman Drive; Riverwalk Drive; and Winding River Drive in Phoenixville Borough, Chester County.
• Hares Hill Road and Kimberton Road; and Carrie Lane in East Pikeland Township Chester County.
• Chester Road and Fairview Road in Swarthmore Borough, Delaware County
• McDade Boulevard and Bullens Lane; Valley Road; Fairview Road; Woodcrest Road; School Lane; Morris Avenue; Kossuth Avenue; Buchanan Avenue; Forrest Avenue; Ohio Avenue; Milmont Avenue; Baltimore Avenue; Virginia Avenue; Arlington Avenue; Belmont Avenue; Haverford Road/Morton Avenue; Rio Vista Avenue; Monta Vista Avenue; Pathmark Drive; Willowbrook Drive; Edgewood Avenue; Hazel Avenue; and Fernwood Avenue in Ridley Township, Delaware County.

L.C. Costa Contractors, Inc. of Warminster, Bucks County, is the general contractor on the $946,676 project, which is financed with 100 percent federal funds. Work on the entire project is expected to be completed in summer 2019.

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