PennDOT - District 6 News: An update has been published to District 6 news on the PennDOT website. Please see below for details.

An update has been published to District 6 News on the PennDOT website. Please see below for details.

PennDOT - District 6 News

An update has been published to District 6 news on the PennDOT website. Please see below for details.

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:

•  Monday, December 2, through Friday, December 6, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, periodic weekday lane closures with flagging are scheduled on Business U.S. 322 (High Street) between Barnard Street and Rosedale Avenue.

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 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: An update has been published to District 6 news on the PennDOT website. Please see below for details.

An update has been published to District 6 News on the PennDOT website. Please see below for details.

PennDOT - District 6 News

An update has been published to District 6 news on the PennDOT website. Please see below for details.

Tree Removal to Close Eagle Road Next Tuesday in Haverford Township

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that tree removal will close Eagle Road next week in Haverford Township, Delaware County.

Weather permitting, motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

• Tuesday, December 3, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Eagle Road will be closed and detoured between Warrior Road and Burmont Road. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Springfield Road, U.S. 1 (Township Line Road), and Burmont Road.

Local access will be maintained up to the closure. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur.

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 - District 6 News: Bridge Repair Planned at Night Next Week on Interstate 295 in Bucks County

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Bridge Repair Planned at Night Next Week on Interstate 295 in Bucks County

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge repair will occur at night next week on I-295 in Middletown Township, Bucks County.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

• Monday, November 25, and Tuesday, November 26, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a single lane closure will be in place on eastbound and westbound I-295 approaching U.S. 1 for bridge repair.
  

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.

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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ReadyMontco - Upper Merion Twp Alert

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Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

• Saturday, November 23, and Monday, November 25, through Wednesday, November 27, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, a lane closure is scheduled on Flint Hill Road/Jefferson Street between Route 320 (Swedeland Road) and Fourth Street in Upper Merion Township for paving.

• Sunday, November 24, and Monday, November 25, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a lane closure is scheduled in both directions on Gulph Road at Route 23 (West Valley Forge Road) Intersection in Upper Merion Township for milling and paving.

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

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ReadyMontco - Hatboro - 64th Annual Holiday Parade Alert

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The Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce's 64th Annual Holiday Parade will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024, from 2PM until approximately 4PM along York Road in Hatboro. York Road will be closed to North and South bound traffic between County Line Road and S. Warminster Road from 12 PM until the conclusion of the parade on Sunday. No cross traffic is permitted along the parade route. No parking will be permitted along the York Road parade route after 12 noon on the day for the parade. All parked vehicles need to be removed from the roadway by that time.

Please plan accordingly.

https://hatborochamber.org/news/64th-annual-hatboro-holiday-parade/

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PennDOT - District 6 News: PennDOT, Safety Partners Highlight Holiday Traffic Safety Across Southeast Pennsylvania

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PennDOT, Safety Partners Highlight Holiday Traffic Safety Across Southeast Pennsylvania

​West Chester, PA – As the busy holiday travel season approaches, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police, West Chester Borough Police Department, West Goshen Township Police Department, AAA, and the Chester County District Attorney held a press event today at the Chester County Historic Courthouse in West Chester. The event aimed to remind drivers about the importance of safe driving practices and the consistent use of seat belts.

Operation Safe Holiday began on November 11 with the "Click It or Ticket" Thanksgiving enforcement mobilization and will continue until December 1. Pennsylvania law mandates that all occupants younger than 18 must wear seat belts when traveling in a vehicle. Drivers and front-seat passengers are also required to buckle up. Children under two must be secured in a rear-facing car seat, while children under four must be restrained in an approved child safety seat. Furthermore, children must use a booster seat until their eighth birthday.

"Buckling up takes less than three seconds and is the most effective way to reduce the risk of death or serious injury in a vehicle crash," said Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Kelly MacIntyre. "We want everyone to arrive safely at their Thanksgiving dinners and holiday gatherings, and wearing a seatbelt is one of the simplest ways to help ensure a safe arrival."

Along with ensuring that everyone is wearing a seat belt during holiday travel, PennDOT reminds motorists that alcohol is not the only substance capable of impairing a person's ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs can impair a driver's coordination, judgment, and reaction times. Some prescription and over-the-counter medications may cause extreme drowsiness, dizziness, and other side effects. Motorists should carefully read and follow all warning labels, especially those that caution against "operating heavy machinery," which includes driving a vehicle.

Throughout Operation Safe Holiday, law enforcement will conduct sobriety checkpoints, roving patrols, and regular traffic safety patrols beginning Wednesday, November 20, through the New Year's holiday to crack down on drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol.

"When you get on the road, you are pledging to use safe driving practices to keep all road users safe," said West Chester Borough Police Department Lt. James Gorman. "Anyone heading out to a bar or party must commit to staying sober for the night if they are driving or arrange for a sober ride home before they begin to drink alcohol."

According to PennDOT 2023 data, there were 506 crashes resulting in five fatalities in the Philadelphia region during the Thanksgiving travel period beginning Wednesday, November 22, and running through Monday, November 27. Of those, 47 crashes and three fatalities were impaired-driving related.

"With nearly 72 million Americans expected to be on the road during the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend, those who choose to drive while impaired are endangering not only themselves but also millions of others," said AAA Mid-Atlantic Manager of Public and Government Affairs Jana Tidwell. "It is never acceptable to get behind the wheel of a vehicle if you are buzzed, drunk, or otherwise impaired. The risk of injury or death to yourself, your passengers, and other drivers is not worth it, especially when there are plenty of options available to get home safely. AAA encourages everyone to enjoy Thanksgiving with friends and family without facing the devastating consequences of impaired driving. With so many easy alternatives to avoid driving after drinking, there is no reason to take that risk for yourself or others on the road."

Before you go out, plan ahead for a safe celebration:

• Always drive 100 percent sober. Even one alcoholic beverage could be one too many.
• Before you have even one drink, designate a sober driver to get you home safely. If you wait until you've been drinking to make this decision, you might not make the best one.
• You have options to get home safely: designate a sober driver or call a rideshare or taxi. Getting home safely is always worth it.
• If it's your turn to be the designated driver, take your job seriously and don't drink.
• If you see a drunk driver on the road, call 911.
• If you have a friend who is about to drink and drive, take the keys away and let a sober driver get your friend home safely.
  

For more information on PennDOT's highway safety efforts, visit www.PennDOT.pa.gov/safety.

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.

Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT: Krys Johnson, krysjohnso@pa.gov​

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ReadyMontco - Upper Merion Twp Alert

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Join us on November 21 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Freedom Hall at the Upper Merion Township Building (175 W Valley Forge Rd, King of Prussia) as we work together to update the Comprehensive Plan—a vital roadmap guiding policy, development, and community investment. This event is a great opportunity to learn about the plan, provide your input, and share feedback on the progress so far. Your voice matters in shaping the future of our community! Everyone is welcome. See you there!

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