PennDOT - District 6 News: I-95 South Lane Closure Monday, Tuesday Nights for Bridge Repair in South Philadelphia

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I-95 South Lane Closure Monday, Tuesday Nights for Bridge Repair in South Philadelphia

King of Prussia, PA – Southbound Interstate 95 motorists will encounter a single lane closure between Pattison Avenue and 26th Street in Philadelphia on Monday, January 11, and Tuesday, January 12, from 7:30 PM to 6:00 AM following morning for barrier installation for bridge repair, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

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

Work on this project will be in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well as a project-specific COVID-19 safety plan, which will include protocols for social distancing, use of face coverings, personal and job-site cleaning protocols, management of entries to the jobsite, special signing, and relevant training.

The bridge repair is part of a project to perform high-priority repairs on 13 structures on I-95, Interstate 295 and Interstate 476 in Philadelphia, Bucks and Delaware counties.

Repairs to these 13 structures includes replacing rocker bearings, frozen sliding plate bearings and deck expansion joints; cleaning and painting steel beams; repairing substructure concrete; and reconstructing bearing pedestals.

In addition, the project includes the replacement of 24 high mast light poles along the I-95 corridor in Philadelphia and Delaware counties.

Driscoll Construction Company, Inc. of Philadelphia is the general contractor on the $33.9 million project, which is financed with 100 percent federal funds. Construction is expected to finish in late 2023.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, visit www.penndot.gov/District6TrafficBulletin.

To help make decisions regarding winter travel, motorists are encouraged to "Know Before You Go" by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 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 1,000 traffic cameras. Users can also see plow truck statuses and travel alerts along a specific route using the "Check My Route" tool.

Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly and like the department on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/phillypenndot and Instagram at www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniadot.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, 610-205-6800

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PennDOT - District 6 News: I-95 South Single, Double Lane Closures Scheduled at Night Next Week for Guide Rail Installation in Delaware County

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I-95 South Single, Double Lane Closures Scheduled at Night Next Week for Guide Rail Installation in Delaware County

King of Prussia, PA – Southbound Interstate 95 motorists will encounter single and double lane closures next week at various locations between the Interstate 476 Interchange and the Delaware state line for guide rail installation under a project to rehabilitate pavement and repair 15 structures on more than 11 miles of the interstate in Lower Chichester, Upper Chichester, Chester, Ridley and Tinicum townships, the City of Chester and Upland and Ridley boroughs, Delaware County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

The work schedule is:

• Monday, January 11, through Thursday, January 14, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM, a single lane closure will be in place on southbound I-95; and
• Monday, January 11, through Thursday, January 14, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a double lane closure will be in place on southbound I-95.

I-95 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.

Work on this project will be in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well as a project-specific COVID-19 safety plan, which will include protocols for social distancing, use of face coverings, personal and job-site cleaning protocols, management of entries to the jobsite, special signage and relevant training.

Under this project, PennDOT's contractor will mill, overlay and rehabilitate the existing concrete pavement including 41 ramps; perform minor structural repairs to 15 of the 33 bridges located in the project limits; repair sections of median barrier; upgrade guide rail; install new pavement markings, delineators and rumble strips; repair and clean existing inlets and pipes; and replace damaged or missing traffic signs. The Pennsylvania Welcome Center just north of the Delaware state line also will be improved with concrete base repairs and new parking stripes, pavement markings and signs.

Allan A. Myers, Inc. of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the $68.4 million project which is financed with 80 percent federal and 20 percent state funds. The entire project is expected to be completed in late 2023.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, visit www.penndot.gov/District6TrafficBulletin.

To help make decisions regarding winter travel, motorists are encouraged to "Know Before You Go" by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 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 1,000 traffic cameras. Users can also see plow truck statuses and travel alerts along a specific route using the "Check My Route" tool.

Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly and like the department on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/phillypenndot and Instagram at www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniadot.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, 610-205-6800

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PennDOT - District 6 News: U.S. 1, Street Road (Route 132) Periodic Nighttime Lane Closures Planned Through Winter for Construction in Bensalem Township

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U.S. 1, Street Road (Route 132) Periodic Nighttime Lane Closures Planned Through Winter for Construction in Bensalem Township

King of Prussia, PA – Nighttime lane restrictions will be in place periodically on U.S. 1 and Street Road (Route 132) through the winter for reconstruction of the southbound side of U.S. 1 and three U.S. 1 bridges, as well as the center section of Street Road (Route 132) under the final major stage (Stage 4) of the project to widen and improve U.S. 1 and its interchanges in Bensalem Township, Bucks County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today. 

The weather dependent work schedule and locations are:

• Sundays through Fridays from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning, periodic single lane closures will be in place on northbound or southbound U.S. 1 between Rockhill Drive and Old Lincoln Highway; and
• Sundays through Fridays from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning, periodic single lane closures will be in place on eastbound or westbound Street Road (Route 132) between Old Lincoln Highway and Kingston Way.

In addition, the ramp from westbound Street Road (Route 132) to southbound U.S. 1 is closed during southbound reconstruction. Traffic normally using this ramp will continue west, then turn left on Old Lincoln Highway back to U.S. 1. 

For Stage 4 construction, two lanes of southbound U.S. 1 traffic have been shifted to the rebuilt middle for reconstruction of the southbound roadway and construction of the southbound side of new U.S. 1 bridges over the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Turnpike ramps and Street Road (Route 132).

In addition, Bristol Road remains closed to through traffic between Old Lincoln Highway and Neshaminy Boulevard until spring 2021 for replacement of the bridge over U.S.1.

All work on this project will be in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well as a project-specific COVID-19 safety plan, which will include protocols for social distancing, use of face coverings, personal and job-site cleaning protocols, management of entries to the jobsite, special signage and relevant training.

Allan A. Myers, Inc. of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the $95.1 million Section RC1 project which is financed with 80 percent federal and 20 percent state funds. 

Section RC1 is the first of three construction contracts to rebuild and widen U.S. 1; replace aging bridges; and install safety enhancements along a four-mile section of the expressway from just north of Philadelphia to just north of Route 413 (Pine Street) in Middletown Township and Langhorne Borough.  For more information, visit www.us1bucks.com.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, visit www.penndot.gov/District6TrafficBulletin.

To help make decisions regarding winter travel, motorists are encouraged to "Know Before You Go" by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 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 1,000 traffic cameras. Users can also see plow truck statuses and travel alerts along a specific route using the "Check My Route" tool.

Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly and like the department on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/phillypenndot and Instagram at www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniadot.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, 610-205-6800

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PennDOT - District 6 News: PennDOT Announces Start of Construction to Realign Route 320 (South Gulph Road) at Hanging Rock in Upper Merion Township

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PennDOT Announces Start of Construction to Realign Route 320 (South Gulph Road) at Hanging Rock in Upper Merion Township

​King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that construction will begin on Friday, January 15, to enhance travel and safety on Route 320 (South Gulph Road) by shifting the roadway alignment away from the historic Hanging Rock between Upper Gulph Road and Arden Road in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.

Beginning Friday, January 15, through November 2021, Route 320 (South Gulph Road) will be closed between Arden Road and Upper Gulph Road. During the 24/7 closure, Route 320 (South Gulph Road) motorists will be directed to use Upper Gulph Road and Arden Road.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur. The schedule is weather dependent and subject to change.

Work on this project will be in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well as a project-specific COVID-19 safety plan, which will include protocols for social distancing, use of face coverings, personal and job-site cleaning protocols, management of entries to the jobsite, special signing, and relevant training.

The scope of this project includes reconstructing the cantilevered structure that carries Route 320 (South Gulph Road) over Gulph Creek; raising the profile of Route 320 (South Gulph Road) to meet the requirements for the 100-year flood elevation; and improving the intersection of Route 320 (South Gulph Road) and Upper Gulph Road by adding a southbound right-turn lane on Route 320 (South Gulph Road). Drainage improvements, ADA ramp installations and additional traffic signal improvements, specifically at the intersection of Route 320 (South Gulph Road) and Arden Road, will also be implemented under this project.

Allan Myers, LP, is the general contractor on the $8,180,888 project which is financed with 100 percent state funds. The entire project is expected to finish in fall 2021.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, visit www.penndot.gov/District6TrafficBulletin.

To help make decisions regarding winter travel, motorists are encouraged to "Know Before You Go" by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 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 1,000 traffic cameras. Users can also see plow truck statuses and travel alerts along a specific route using the "Check My Route" tool.

Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly and like the department on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/phillypenndot and Instagram at www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniadot

MEDIA CONTACT: Chelsea Lacey-Mabe, 610-205-6798

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PennDOT - District 6 News: U.S. 422 West Lane Closure Thursday Night for Post-Construction Review in Valley Forge Area

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U.S. 422 West Lane Closure Thursday Night for Post-Construction Review in Valley Forge Area

King of Prussia, PA – Westbound U.S. 422 motorists will encounter a left lane closure between the U.S. 202 and Oaks interchanges on Thursday, January 7, from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning for a post-construction assessment of the recently completed project to build new, wider bridges to improve travel on U.S. 422 over the Schuylkill River, Norfolk Southern Railroad, South Trooper Road and Schuylkill River Trail in West Norriton, Upper Merion and Lower Providence townships, Montgomery County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because backups and delays will occur. The operation is weather dependent.

While major construction on the original contract finished last month, an additional item of work to repair deteriorated concrete pavement and resurface approximately 900 feet of U.S. 422 just west of the Route 363 (Trooper Road) Interchange will be completed in early 2021. The completion time for this operation will be dependent on the extent of the concrete in need of repair and weather conditions.

Work on this project will be in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well as a project-specific COVID-19 safety plan, which will include protocols for social distancing, use of face coverings, personal and job-site cleaning protocols, management of entries to the jobsite, special signing, and relevant training.

J.D. Eckman, Inc. of Atglen, Chester County, is the general contractor on the $97.4 million project that is financed with 80 percent federal and 20 percent state funds.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, visit www.penndot.gov/District6TrafficBulletin.

To help make decisions regarding winter travel, motorists are encouraged to "Know Before You Go" by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 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 1,000 traffic cameras. Users can also see plow truck statuses and travel alerts along a specific route using the "Check My Route" tool.

Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly and like the department on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/phillypenndot and Instagram at www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniadot.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, 610-205-6800

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PennDOT - District 6 News: CANCELLED: I-76 East Full Closure at Night This Week for Viaduct Repairs in Philadelphia

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CANCELLED: I-76 East Full Closure at Night This Week for Viaduct Repairs in Philadelphia

King of Prussia, PA – Eastbound Interstate 76 will not close between 30th Street and South Street in Center City Philadelphia overnight Tuesday, January 5, through Thursday, January 7, as previously scheduled for overhead viaduct construction, however, eastbound I-76 will be reduced to one lane on Tuesday, January 5, through Thursday, January 7, from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning for median barrier construction in the same area, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

The ramp from Walnut Street to eastbound I-76 also will be closed Tuesday, January 5, through Thursday, January 7, from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning as planned. Motorists heading for the ramp will be detoured west on Walnut Street to 38th Street and University Avenue to the 34th Street ramp to eastbound I-76.

Westbound I-76 remains reduced to one lane around-the-clock between University Avenue and 30th Street. The eastbound off-ramp and westbound on-ramp at South Street also remain closed for construction of a new I-76 median barrier. Motorists normally using the closed South Street ramps will follow posted detour signs.

Drivers are advised to use alternate routes or allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because significant backups and delays will occur during all of the scheduled activities, which are weather dependent.

Work on this project will be in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well as a project-specific COVID-19 safety plan, which will include protocols for social distancing, use of face coverings, personal and job-site cleaning protocols, management of entries to the jobsite, special signing, and relevant training.

PennDOT is repairing, resurfacing and replacing the median barrier on the I-76 viaduct under a $40 million contract. More information is available at www.i76viaduct.com.

Repairs to the Schuylkill Avenue viaduct are part of PennDOT's $103.6 million project to rehabilitate the Chestnut Street bridge over the Schuylkill River and eight other nearby structures, including those carrying Schuylkill Avenue over I-76 between Walnut Street and Market Street. More information is available at www.chestnutstreetbridges.com.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, visit www.penndot.gov/District6TrafficBulletin.

To help make decisions regarding winter travel, motorists are encouraged to "Know Before You Go" by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 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 1,000 traffic cameras. Users can also see plow truck statuses and travel alerts along a specific route using the "Check My Route" tool.

Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly and like the department on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/phillypenndot and Instagram at www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniadot.

MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, 610-205-6800

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PennDOT - District 6 News: PennDOT, Montgomery County Health Department Remind Motorists and Pedestrians on Winter Safety Tips

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PennDOT, Montgomery County Health Department Remind Motorists and Pedestrians on Winter Safety Tips

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Montgomery County Health Department urge Philadelphia region motorists and pedestrians to refresh themselves on winter safety tips and laws as we head further into the colder months as part of Winter Driving Awareness Week, which runs January 4-9.

"While we hope the public is limiting their travel to help mitigate Covid-19,  and in times of inclement weather, if you must travel prepare your vehicle through checking fluid levels, lights, wiper blades, as well as tire pressure, and place a winter safety kit in your trunk," says Robyn Briggs, PennDOT District 6 Safety Press Officer. "Please also use this safety week as a reminder to commit to practicing smart winter driving behaviors."

If you are traveling, follow these safe driving tips this winter season:

• Carry a winter emergency travel kit with such items as, cell phone with charger, water, blanket, gloves, first aid supplies, flashlight, batteries, non-perishable food, jumper cables, ice scraper, and battery-operated radio;
• Keep your gas tank at least half full;
• Increase your following distance. If you are traveling and snowplows are on the roadways, please allow six car lengths distance between you and the plow;
• Beware of roadways that may look wet but are actually frozen. Use caution on bridges and ramps, where ice can often form without warning;
• State law requires you to turn on headlights when your wipers are on and remove ice and snow from the hood and roof of your vehicle. You can be ticketed;
• Never drink and drive;
• Always wear your seatbelt; and
• Slow down and be aware of pedestrians.

Winter also brings challenges for pedestrians with its cold weather, icy sidewalks, fewer hours of daylight, and dealing with snowstorms.

"Pedestrian safety is equally as important as motorist safety. Just as drivers need to be aware of pedestrians walking and crossing, pedestrians also need to be cautious of drivers navigating winter weather conditions," says Elizabeth Gutman, Montgomery County Community Traffic Safety Project Coordinator and Health Educator. "This shared responsibility is crucial in ensuring the safety of everyone both on and off the road. Be safe and be seen Pennsylvania."

Pedestrians should take extra caution in winter weather through practicing the following safety tips:

• Lookout for icy sidewalks;
• Take it slow. If you find yourself on icy or slushy conditions, do the "penguin walk". Bend your knees slightly, take short steps, keep your hands and arms out to your sides for balance, shuffle your feet, and walk slowly;
• Pay attention. Distracted walking can be as dangerous as distracted driving. While it is good to have your phone on you in case of an emergency, it is best to keep your eyes off your phone while walking;
• Keep your hands free. It's best to not place your hands in your pockets while walking in case you need them suddenly to catch your fall;
• Make eye contact with drivers: Remember that in winter weather the roads may be slippery for drivers too and you cannot always control what the motorist is doing. Make sure vehicles come to a complete stop and have eye contact with the driver before you proceed to cross; and
• Dress for dark. If you are out walking at nighttime carry a flashlight and wear lighter reflective clothing.

To help make decisions regarding winter travel, motorists are encouraged to "Know Before You Go" by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 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 1,000 traffic cameras. Users can also see plow truck statuses and travel alerts along a specific route using the "Check My Route" tool.

To learn more about PennDOT's winter safety initiatives, visit www.PennDOT.gov/Safety.

Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly and like the department on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/phillypenndot and Instagram at www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniadot.

MEDIA CONTACT: Robyn Briggs, 610-205-6799, robbriggs@pa.gov

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