PennDOT - District 6 News: PennDOT to Replace Lower State Road Culvert Over branch of Mill Creek in Doylestown Township, Bucks County

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PennDOT to Replace Lower State Road Culvert Over branch of Mill Creek in Doylestown Township, Bucks County

King of Prussia, PA – Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, January 3, 2022 on a project to replace the culvert carrying Lower State Road over branch of Mill Creek in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

Due to the nature of construction, Lower State Road will be closed and detoured 24/7 between Bristol Road and Old New Road beginning Monday, January 3, 2022 through the completion of the project scheduled for early April 2022.

During the closure, Lower State Road motorists will be directed to use Bristol Road, Butler Avenue, and Tamenend Avenue/Almshouse Road. Local access will be maintained up to the construction zone.

Built in 1907, the current structure will be replaced with a new box culvert and carries an average of 7,632 vehicles a day.

Lower State Road culvert is one of seven structures in Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery counties that PennDOT is repairing/replacing under a $6.5 million project financed with 100 percent state funds.

Structures completed under this project include:

• Saginaw Road over Big Elk Creek in East Nottingham and New London townships, Chester County; and
• Richlandtown Pike over Cooks Creek in Springfield Township, Bucks County

 Other structures scheduled for replacement/rehabilitation include the following:

• Barnsley Road over branch of Northeast Creek in East Nottingham Township, Chester County;
  
• U.S. 1 and I-295 Interchange ramps;
• 5th Street over Little Elk Creek in East Nottingham Township, Chester County; and
• Washington Lane over branch of Pennypack Creek in Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County.

 Loftus Construction, Inc. of Cinnaminson, N.J., is the general contractor on the bridge/culvert improvement project. Work on the entire project is expected to be completed winter 2024.

Motorists can check 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.

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.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Robyn Briggs, 610-205-6799

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PennDOT - District 6 News: Bethel Road Restricted for Culvert Repairs in Concord Township

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Bethel Road Restricted for Culvert Repairs in Concord Township

King of Prussia, PA – Bethel Road motorists will encounter a lane closure with flagging between Garnet Mine Road and Featherbed Lane in Concord Township, Delaware County, on Monday, December 20, through Friday, December 24, to repair the culvert carrying Bethel Road over Green Creek, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

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.

Built in 1933, the 14-foot-long and 25-foot-wide culvert carries an average of 3564 vehicles a day.

Motorists can check 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.

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.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Robyn Briggs, 610-205-6799

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PennDOT - District 6 News: PennDOT Reopens All Lanes on U.S. 1 (Baltimore Pike) Following Bridge Repair in Chadds Ford, Pennsbury Townships

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PennDOT Reopens All Lanes on U.S. 1 (Baltimore Pike) Following Bridge Repair in Chadds Ford, Pennsbury Townships

King of Prussia, PA – All lanes have reopened on the northbound and southbound U.S. 1 (Baltimore Pike) bridge carrying the highway over the Brandywine Creek between Creek Road and Fairville Road in Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County and Pennsbury Township, Chester County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced.

Lane restrictions had been in place in each direction since early June due to the deterioration of two structural support pedestals discovered during a bridge inspection.

PennDOT's contractor worked over the summer to complete repairs to the support pedestals prior to performing additional repairs and replacing the expansion dams.

The U.S. 1 (Baltimore Pike) bridge was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1990. The 86-foot long, 60-foot-wide structure carries approximately 27,668 vehicles a day.

Motorists can check 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.

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.gov/District6.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, 610-205-6800

 

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PennDOT - District 6 News: PennDOT Names Highway Maintenance Manager for Montgomery County

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PennDOT Names Highway Maintenance Manager for Montgomery County

King of Prussia – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that it has named John Clancy as the new Highway Maintenance Manager in Montgomery County. 

"I would like to congratulate John on this well-deserved promotion. John brings with him innovative ideas for streamlining operations maintaining state-owned roadways throughout Montgomery County," said PennDOT Acting District 6 Executive Louis Belmonte. "His expertise and extensive understanding of operations will play an integral role in PennDOT's growth and success for well into the future."

In this position, Clancy will lead more than 100 employees, manage a budget of $33 million, and oversee all maintenance activities on more than 750 miles of state highway and 2,400 snow-lane miles in Montgomery County. 

Clancy began his career with PennDOT in 2008, working as a transportation equipment operator. He was promoted to several roadway positions, most recently serving as assistant highway maintenance manager, before being promoted to senior highway maintenance manager. 

Motorists can check 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. 

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.gov/District6. 

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MEDIA CONTACT: Krys Johnson, 610-205-6797

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PennDOT - District 6 News: PennDOT to Replace Barnsley Road Culvert Over Branch of Northeast Creek in East Nottingham Township

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PennDOT to Replace Barnsley Road Culvert Over Branch of Northeast Creek in East Nottingham Township

King of Prussia, PA – Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, January 3, 2022 on a project to replace the culvert carrying Barnsley Road over branch of Northeast Creek in East Nottingham Township, Chester County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

Due to the nature of construction, Barnsley Road will be closed and detoured 24/7 between Media Road and Herrs Mill Road beginning Monday, January 3, 2022 through the completion of the project scheduled for early April 2022.

During the closure, Barnsley Road motorists will be directed to use northbound Route 272 (Christine Road) and Baltimore Pike. Local access will be maintained up to the construction zone.

Built in 1930, the current structure will be replaced with a new box culvert and carries an average of 2,322 vehicles a day.

Barnsley Road culvert is one of six structures in Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery counties that PennDOT is repairing/replacing under a $6.5 million project financed with 100 percent state funds.

Structures completed under this project include:

• Saginaw Road over Big Elk Creek in East Nottingham and New London townships, Chester County; and
• Richlandtown Pike over Cooks Creek in Springfield Township, Bucks County

 Other structures scheduled for replacement/rehabilitation include the following:

• Lower State Road over branch of Mill Creek in Doylestown Borough, Bucks County;
• U.S. 1 and I-295 Interchange ramps;
• 5th Street over Little Elk Creek in East Nottingham Township, Chester County; and
• Washington Lane over branch of Pennypack Creek in Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County.

Loftus Construction, Inc. of Cinnaminson, N.J., is the general contractor on the bridge/culvert improvement project. Work on the entire project is expected to be completed winter 2024.

Motorists can check 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.

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.gov/District6.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Robyn Briggs, 610-205-6799

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PennDOT - District 6 News: Aqua Pennsylvania to Close Jenkintown Road Weekdays for Utility Improvement in Abington Township

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Aqua Pennsylvania to Close Jenkintown Road Weekdays for Utility Improvement in Abington Township

King of Prussia, PA – Aqua Pennsylvania is planning to close Jenkintown Road between Meetinghouse Road and Forrest Avenue in Abington Township, Montgomery County, beginning Monday, January 3, for water main installation, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today. The closure will be in place weekdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Monday, May 30.

During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Jenkintown Road, Cedar Road, Route 73 (Township Line Road) and Meetinghouse Road. Local access will be maintained up to the construction 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.

Aqua Pennsylvania will complete this project under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit. 

Motorists can check 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. 

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.gov/District6. 

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MEDIA CONTACT: Krys Johnson, 610-205-6797

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PennDOT - District 6 News: Sunoco Pipeline LP to Close Little Conestoga Road Overnights for Pipe Installation in Wallace, Upper Uwchlan Townships

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Sunoco Pipeline LP to Close Little Conestoga Road Overnights for Pipe Installation in Wallace, Upper Uwchlan Townships

King of Prussia, PA – Sunoco Pipeline LP is planning an overnight closure and detour on Little Conestoga Road between Styer Road and Park Road in Wallace and Upper Uwchlan townships, Chester County, on Monday, January 3, through Monday, January 17, from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning, for pipe installation, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.  

During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Styer Road, Greenridge Road, Font Road, Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) and Park Road. Local access will be maintained up to the construction zone. 

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

Sunoco Pipeline LP will complete this project under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit.

Motorists can check 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. 

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.gov/District6. 

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MEDIA CONTACT: Krys Johnson, 610-205-6797

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