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Blue Route Work Reduces Lanes at Night
For Dec. 13------Road Watch…
Nighttime travel restrictions will be in place tonight through Thursday on the Montgomery County section of the Blue Route (I-476) for continuing construction between the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Mid-County Interchange and the I-76 Interchange.
Lane closures are in effect as work crews continue to prepare to rehabilitate the I-476 South bridge over the Schuylkill River and reconstruct the adjacent 3.2 miles of I-476 in early 2010.
BULLET I-476 South will be reduced from three lanes to two from south of the turnpike’s Mid-County Interchange (Exit 20) to the bridge over the Schuylkill River tonight-Thursday 10 p.m.-5 a.m.
BULLET I-476 South will be reduced from three lanes to one from the bridge over the Schuylkill through the I-76 Interchange (Exit 16) tonight through Thursday 11 p.m.-5 a.m.
BULLET I-476 North will be reduced from three lanes to two from the I-76 Interchange (Exit 16) to the Ridge Pike Interchange (Exit 18) tonight through Thursday 10 p.m.-5 a.m.
BULLET I-476 North will be reduced from three lanes to one from approaching the Ridge Pike Interchange (Exit 18) to the approach to the turnpike’s Mid-County Interchange (Exit 20) tonight through Thursday 11 p.m.-5 a.m.
Motorists using the Blue Route should remain alert for slowdowns and expect delays approaching the construction areas, especially when the two-lane closure is in place on I-476 North.
Barry Bridge Construction
Traffic restrictions are scheduled this week on the Commodore Barry Bridge and the I-95 ramps to the bridge in Chester, including the Ninth Street ramp to the Commodore Barry Bridge for bridge construction.
The work is part of PennDOT’s $71.1 million project to construct two new ramps off the bridge to provide direct access between I-95 and Route 291 (Second Street). Construction is scheduled to finish in 2011.
BULLET Monday, 4-9 a.m., the westbound right lane will be closed on the bridge for bridge deck reconstruction.
BULLET Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., the westbound center lane will be closed on the bridge daily for bridge deck reconstruction.
Crews are building a new ramp off the approach to the bridge to enable I-95 motorists to exit onto Route 291. A second ramp being built off the bridge will allow Route 291 drivers to reach I-95.
PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.
For more information, visit www.dot.state.pa.us/district 6.
I-95 Bridge Repairs
Lane restrictions are scheduled this week on I-95 North/South in Philadelphia for bridge repairs under three separate contracts.
The work will be completed under a $10.8 million contract.
Weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., I-95 North/South will be restricted between Girard Avenue and Woodhaven Road (Route 63) for bridge deck and expansion dam repairs.
SEPTA Shuttles
Starting Monday, SEPTA will begin running shuttle buses for the next phase of the Route 101 Media/Sharon Hill Line reconstruction project.
They will replace regular trolley service on the line between Woodland Avenue and Media seven days a week. The project is expected to be completed in March 2010.
The project involves replacing 1922-era rail with continuous welded rail for a safer smoother ride and improve the highway grade crossings and overhead power systems.
They will also install fiber optic cabling along the line for audio-visual public address devices at passenger stations and train control.
Work will also include structural improvements to overhead power systems and vegetation maintenance.
Shuttle bus stops are located at or near trolley stops marked with “Route 101 Shuttle Bus” signs.
No Bridge Toll Hike Yet
The Delaware River Port Authority board voted last week to postpone the September 2010 toll increase, citing its effort to reduce the burden on toll payers in this recession.
The tolls on the DRPA’s four bridges – Ben Franklin, Commodore Barry, Walt Whitman and Betsy Ross – will remain $4 until July 2011, when it goes up to $5.
To adjust for a portion of the revenue lost due to the postponement, commissioners voted to reallocate $8 million of economic development funds. This move allows the authority to pay down its debt and delay increasing the tolls for the next 10 months.
“By not increasing tolls, the average toll paying customer will save approximately $200 during the 10-month time period,” said John Matheussen, DRPA CEO and PATCO president.
Routes 422 & 202
Lane restrictions are scheduled Tuesday on Routes 202 and 422 for a series of bridge inspections in Tredyffrin, Chester County, PennDOT said.
BULLET Tuesday, 9 a.m.-noon, the left lane will be closed on Route 422 West between the Pennsylvania Turnpike and U.S. Route 202.
BULLET Tuesday, noon-1 p.m., the right shoulder will be closed on Route 202 North between Valley Forge Road and Route 422.
BULLET Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., the right shoulder will be closed on the Route 202 South off-ramp to Swedesford Road.
Traffic Delays
Chester – Route 352, ADA ramp construction with lane restrictions between 10th and 22nd streets, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays.
I-95 North/South – Chester, Chester Township, Upland, Upper Chichester and Lower Chichester, trenching with shoulder closures between Naamans Creek Road (Route 491) and the Blue Route (I-476), 9 p.m.-5 a.m. weeknights.
Route 452 East/West – Upper Chichester, trenching with shoulder closures between Chestnut Street and Johnson Avenue 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday.
Baltimore Pike (U.S. Route 1) – Middletown and Chester Heights, bridge replacement with lane restrictions between Darlington and Station roads, 24-hour restrictions, through June 2011. Work began Oct. 12 on the $4.2 million project by J.D. Eckman Inc.
Baltimore Pike (Route 1) – Middletown and Chester Heights, bridge replacement between Darlington Road and Station Road, 24-hour restrictions through June 2011. Work began Oct. 12. Cost is $4.27 million; contractor is J.D. Eckman Inc.
Chester — Flower Street, ramp construction with a new traffic pattern at Fourth and Second streets, 24-hour restriction through 2011. Work began Jan. 12.
Also, Norris Street, ramp construction with lane restrictions at Front Street and Delaware Avenue, 24-hour restriction through 2011. Work began Jan. 12.
“Road Watch” appears Sundays. Only messages and mail with phone numbers will be considered. E-mail: jroman@delcotimes.com.
Nighttime travel restrictions will be in place tonight through Thursday on the Montgomery County section of the Blue Route (I-476) for continuing construction between the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Mid-County Interchange and the I-76 Interchange.
Lane closures are in effect as work crews continue to prepare to rehabilitate the I-476 South bridge over the Schuylkill River and reconstruct the adjacent 3.2 miles of I-476 in early 2010.
BULLET I-476 South will be reduced from three lanes to two from south of the turnpike’s Mid-County Interchange (Exit 20) to the bridge over the Schuylkill River tonight-Thursday 10 p.m.-5 a.m.
BULLET I-476 South will be reduced from three lanes to one from the bridge over the Schuylkill through the I-76 Interchange (Exit 16) tonight through Thursday 11 p.m.-5 a.m.
BULLET I-476 North will be reduced from three lanes to two from the I-76 Interchange (Exit 16) to the Ridge Pike Interchange (Exit 18) tonight through Thursday 10 p.m.-5 a.m.
BULLET I-476 North will be reduced from three lanes to one from approaching the Ridge Pike Interchange (Exit 18) to the approach to the turnpike’s Mid-County Interchange (Exit 20) tonight through Thursday 11 p.m.-5 a.m.
Motorists using the Blue Route should remain alert for slowdowns and expect delays approaching the construction areas, especially when the two-lane closure is in place on I-476 North.
Barry Bridge Construction
Traffic restrictions are scheduled this week on the Commodore Barry Bridge and the I-95 ramps to the bridge in Chester, including the Ninth Street ramp to the Commodore Barry Bridge for bridge construction.
The work is part of PennDOT’s $71.1 million project to construct two new ramps off the bridge to provide direct access between I-95 and Route 291 (Second Street). Construction is scheduled to finish in 2011.
BULLET Monday, 4-9 a.m., the westbound right lane will be closed on the bridge for bridge deck reconstruction.
BULLET Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., the westbound center lane will be closed on the bridge daily for bridge deck reconstruction.
Crews are building a new ramp off the approach to the bridge to enable I-95 motorists to exit onto Route 291. A second ramp being built off the bridge will allow Route 291 drivers to reach I-95.
PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.
For more information, visit www.dot.state.pa.us/district 6.
I-95 Bridge Repairs
Lane restrictions are scheduled this week on I-95 North/South in Philadelphia for bridge repairs under three separate contracts.
The work will be completed under a $10.8 million contract.
Weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., I-95 North/South will be restricted between Girard Avenue and Woodhaven Road (Route 63) for bridge deck and expansion dam repairs.
SEPTA Shuttles
Starting Monday, SEPTA will begin running shuttle buses for the next phase of the Route 101 Media/Sharon Hill Line reconstruction project.
They will replace regular trolley service on the line between Woodland Avenue and Media seven days a week. The project is expected to be completed in March 2010.
The project involves replacing 1922-era rail with continuous welded rail for a safer smoother ride and improve the highway grade crossings and overhead power systems.
They will also install fiber optic cabling along the line for audio-visual public address devices at passenger stations and train control.
Work will also include structural improvements to overhead power systems and vegetation maintenance.
Shuttle bus stops are located at or near trolley stops marked with “Route 101 Shuttle Bus” signs.
No Bridge Toll Hike Yet
The Delaware River Port Authority board voted last week to postpone the September 2010 toll increase, citing its effort to reduce the burden on toll payers in this recession.
The tolls on the DRPA’s four bridges – Ben Franklin, Commodore Barry, Walt Whitman and Betsy Ross – will remain $4 until July 2011, when it goes up to $5.
To adjust for a portion of the revenue lost due to the postponement, commissioners voted to reallocate $8 million of economic development funds. This move allows the authority to pay down its debt and delay increasing the tolls for the next 10 months.
“By not increasing tolls, the average toll paying customer will save approximately $200 during the 10-month time period,” said John Matheussen, DRPA CEO and PATCO president.
Routes 422 & 202
Lane restrictions are scheduled Tuesday on Routes 202 and 422 for a series of bridge inspections in Tredyffrin, Chester County, PennDOT said.
BULLET Tuesday, 9 a.m.-noon, the left lane will be closed on Route 422 West between the Pennsylvania Turnpike and U.S. Route 202.
BULLET Tuesday, noon-1 p.m., the right shoulder will be closed on Route 202 North between Valley Forge Road and Route 422.
BULLET Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., the right shoulder will be closed on the Route 202 South off-ramp to Swedesford Road.
Traffic Delays
Chester – Route 352, ADA ramp construction with lane restrictions between 10th and 22nd streets, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays.
I-95 North/South – Chester, Chester Township, Upland, Upper Chichester and Lower Chichester, trenching with shoulder closures between Naamans Creek Road (Route 491) and the Blue Route (I-476), 9 p.m.-5 a.m. weeknights.
Route 452 East/West – Upper Chichester, trenching with shoulder closures between Chestnut Street and Johnson Avenue 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday.
Baltimore Pike (U.S. Route 1) – Middletown and Chester Heights, bridge replacement with lane restrictions between Darlington and Station roads, 24-hour restrictions, through June 2011. Work began Oct. 12 on the $4.2 million project by J.D. Eckman Inc.
Baltimore Pike (Route 1) – Middletown and Chester Heights, bridge replacement between Darlington Road and Station Road, 24-hour restrictions through June 2011. Work began Oct. 12. Cost is $4.27 million; contractor is J.D. Eckman Inc.
Chester — Flower Street, ramp construction with a new traffic pattern at Fourth and Second streets, 24-hour restriction through 2011. Work began Jan. 12.
Also, Norris Street, ramp construction with lane restrictions at Front Street and Delaware Avenue, 24-hour restriction through 2011. Work began Jan. 12.
“Road Watch” appears Sundays. Only messages and mail with phone numbers will be considered. E-mail: jroman@delcotimes.com.
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