Power has been restored on Blaine Avenue. Please call the emergency line if you are still out 267-421-4753.
There is an isolated power outage on Blaine Avenue. Crews have been dispatched and we will update when possible.
Route 309 (Sellersville Bypass) Weekday Lane Closures Scheduled for Construction in Montgomery and Bucks Counties
King of Prussia, PA – Route 309 (Sellersville Bypass) motorists will encounter a weekday lane closure in both directions between Unionville Pike and Reliance Road in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County and Hilltown Township, Bucks County on Monday, December 9, through Friday, December 20, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for lighting installation and lane shifts under a $53.5 million project to rehabilitate the pavement and repair several structures on a 9.1-mile section of the expressway in Bucks County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.
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.
Under this project, PennDOT's contractor will reconstruct and rehabilitate the Route 309 corridor (Sellersville Bypass) from Unionville Pike in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County, to just north of Rich Hill Road in Richland Township, Bucks County. The improvement plan includes the following:
James D. Morrissey, Inc. of Philadelphia is the general contractor on the project which is financed with 80 percent federal and 20 percent state funds. Physical construction on the project is expected to finish in summer 2023.
Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.gov/District6.
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 or downloading the 511PA application for iPhone and Android devices. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 950 traffic cameras.
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, City of Philadelphia, Safety Partners Highlight 'Operation Safe Holiday' Campaign Across Southeast Pennsylvania
King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State Police, and AAA Mid-Atlantic held an event today at Dilworth Park's Winter Garden in Philadelphia to outline regional impaired driving safety efforts during "Operation Safe Holiday," a statewide campaign to promote safe transportation practices throughout the holiday season.
"The holiday season should be about spending time with family and friends," says PennDOT District 6 Executive Kenneth M. McClain, P.E. "We do not want your family and friends to see you or others get hurt, or worse killed, because you decided to get behind the wheel impaired."
PennDOT data indicates that the winter holiday season continues to lead in percentage of traffic crashes. In the Philadelphia region during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year travel periods, from Wednesday. November 21, 2018 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019, there were 333 impaired driver related crashes, including six fatal crashes.
In Philadelphia, during last year's holiday season, there were 71 impaired crashes, with four involving a pedestrian. The City of Philadelphia highlighted the importance of reducing traffic crashes in Philadelphia and continuing to move towards Vision Zero's goal of zero traffic deaths by 2030.
"We know the holidays bring more celebrations, events, and nights out in the city. We also know that each year, this season results in more traffic crashes than other times of the year" said Mayor Jim Kenney. "We want everyone to be safe. It's not worth putting your life and the lives of others at risk."
PennDOT encourages people to plan before heading out for holiday festivities by doing the following:
• If you decide to drink, make sure you designate a sober driver or arrange for alternate transportation;
• Decide to be the designated sober driver, and do not let your friends drive impaired;
• If you have been drinking and do not have a designated driver, call a taxi, use a ride-share service, or mass transit;
• If you are hosting a party, never allow your guests to leave unless they are going home with a sober driver;
• Always wear your seatbelt, whether you are the passenger or a designated sober driver; and
• Remember traffic could be increased because of the holidays. Stay calm, slow down and watch for pedestrians always.
The Pennsylvania State Police and hundreds of municipal police departments statewide will participate in the "Operation Safe Holiday" campaign this year to increase traffic safety enforcement through the New Year's holiday. Police departments are also currently conducting "Click It or Ticket" enforcements through December 8, to make sure motorists and passengers are buckling up.
For more information on "Operation Safe Holiday," "Click It or Ticket," and PennDOT's other safety initiatives, visit www.PennDOT.gov/safety.
Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.gov/District6.
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
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Whitemarsh Township to Close Stenton Avenue for Several Weeks for Roadway and Drainage Improvements
King of Prussia, PA – Whitemarsh Township is planning to close Stenton Avenue between Flourtown Road and Joshua Road in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County beginning Wednesday, December 11, for roadway and drainage construction, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today. Weather permitting, the 24/7 closure will be in place through Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
During the closure, Stenton Avenue motorists will use Flourtown Road and Joshua 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.
Whitemarsh Township will complete this project under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit.
Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.gov/District6.
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 or downloading the 511PA application for iPhone and Android devices. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 950 traffic cameras.
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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I-95 South Double Lane Closure at Night This Week for Milling and Paving in Bucks County
King of Prussia, PA – Southbound Interstate 95 motorists in Bucks County will encounter a double lane closure between the Route 413 (Bristol) and Street Road (Route 132) interchanges on Tuesday, December 3, through Thursday, December 5, from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM for milling and paving under a project to repair and resurface 13 miles of I-95 and I-295 in Bensalem, Bristol, Middletown and Lower Makefield townships, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because backups and slowdowns will occur. All scheduled activities are weather permitting.
Under this $36.6 million project, PennDOT rehabilitated existing pavement; performed base repairs; installed new guide rail; repaired or replaced damaged traffic signs; performed minor bridge deck repairs; and installed rumble strips and delineators along the I-95/I-295 corridor. Major construction on this project was completed in late October.
James J. Anderson Construction Company, Inc. of Philadelphia is the general contractor on the project which is financed with 80 percent federal and 20 percent state funds.
Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties at www.penndot.gov/District6.
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 or downloading the 511PA application for iPhone and Android devices. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 950 traffic cameras.
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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