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ROAD WATCH for Feb. 14,
Courtesy of the road – what’s that? – especially after two back-to-back snowstorms that helped set an all time record for the snowiest winter on record, 71.6 inches.
Many secondary roads and back streets of Haverford, Upper Darby, Springfield and Clifton Heights, et al, were still packed with snow and ice as of Friday morning.
And of course, many motorists weren’t adjusting their speed or driving ability to conditions. For example:
BULLET Tailgating – as I proceeded very slowly up my street in Havertown the other night with my left turn signal on and slowed down to cut through two high banks of snow on both sides of my hilly driveway, I was tailgated by two reckless drivers who almost ran into me.
As I drove at or below the 25 mph speed limit on curvy Glendale Road going to work, I was also tailgated by an impatient driver who was oblivious to the hard-packed snow still lingering on the road one morning.
BULLET Failure to Yield – many back streets in Westgate Hills and Drexel Hill became one-lane roads and only had enough room for one vehicle to pass through because of the hills of snow on each side of the road.
I slowed down several times and tried to bear to the right side – without getting stuck in a snowpile – as some discourteous driver never slowed down coming head-on. Only one time, while I was going home from work did a fellow motorist flash their high beams when I stopped at a stop sign before them, signaling me it was OK for me to make my left turn two blocks from home.
BULLET Snow Hills – at virtually every corner where snowplows had to pile up snow require caution when approaching an intersection, because your visibility is partially blocked.
BULLET Snowy Roofs – Wish I had a dollar for every SUV and work van or passenger van I saw that had snow or ice piled up on their roofs. That motorist behind you really doesn’t appreciate it when all that white stuff starts spattering all over his or her windshield.
BULLET Snow Drifts – the state driving test doesn’t help judge your driving ability on ice or snow unfortunately. Too many drivers who are out on the road in a snowstorm shouldn’t be, both young and old. Like why would you pull over into a snowdrift if you didn’t have to, and get stuck?
BULLET Last but not least – if you don’t adequately maintain your vehicle from the tires on up – and have proper windshield anti-freeze and wipers, then you’re an accident waiting to happen.
Oh, yeah – how about fully cleaning off that snow and ice from your vehicle before hitting the road? It’s more important to have an ice scraper/brush in the car than CDs.
I-95 Bridge Repairs
Lane restrictions are scheduled this week on I-95 North/South in Philadelphia for bridge repairs, weather permitting, PennDOT said.
Weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., I-95 will be restricted between Girard Avenue and Woodhaven Road (Route 63) for bridge structure repairs.
Weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., I-95 will be restricted between Academy Road and Woodhaven Road for bridge structure repairs.
Barry Bridge
There will be intermittent traffic stoppages on the Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m. for bridge bearing replacement on the bridge.
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 Second Street (Route 291).
Construction is scheduled to finish in 2011.
Traffic Delays
Chester, Parkside and Brookhaven – ADA ramp construction with restrictions between 21st Street and Beachwood Road 7 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays.
Chester – Seventh Street, ADA ramp construction with lane restrictions at Highland Avenue 7 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays.
I-95 North/South – Upper Chichester, Lower Chichester, Chester, Upland, Ridley Township, Ridley Park, Tinicum, Chester -- Intelligent Transportation System Foundation installation with lane closures between Naamans Creek Road and Broad Street 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays.
Upper Darby -- Garrett Road, PECO Energy installation between Shadeland Avenue and Riverview Road 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays.
Aldan – Providence Road, Aqua utility installation with restrictions at Albert Avenue 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays.
Collingdale – MacDade Boulevard, borough utility installation between Felton and Roberta avenues 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays through Feb. 25.
Ridley Township – Fairview Road, Aqua Pa. utility installation, closed/detoured between Sherman Avenue and Emlem Street 7 a.m.-7 p.m., with 24-hour closure, detour posted Feb. 15-26.
Chester Pike – Ridley Township and Eddystone, PECO Energy utility work between Simpson Street and Old Bullens Lane 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through Feb. 18. Work began Jan. 28.
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.
Road Watch appears Sundays. Only messages and mail with phone numbers will be considered. E-mail: jroman@delcotimes.com.
Courtesy of the road – what’s that? – especially after two back-to-back snowstorms that helped set an all time record for the snowiest winter on record, 71.6 inches.
Many secondary roads and back streets of Haverford, Upper Darby, Springfield and Clifton Heights, et al, were still packed with snow and ice as of Friday morning.
And of course, many motorists weren’t adjusting their speed or driving ability to conditions. For example:
BULLET Tailgating – as I proceeded very slowly up my street in Havertown the other night with my left turn signal on and slowed down to cut through two high banks of snow on both sides of my hilly driveway, I was tailgated by two reckless drivers who almost ran into me.
As I drove at or below the 25 mph speed limit on curvy Glendale Road going to work, I was also tailgated by an impatient driver who was oblivious to the hard-packed snow still lingering on the road one morning.
BULLET Failure to Yield – many back streets in Westgate Hills and Drexel Hill became one-lane roads and only had enough room for one vehicle to pass through because of the hills of snow on each side of the road.
I slowed down several times and tried to bear to the right side – without getting stuck in a snowpile – as some discourteous driver never slowed down coming head-on. Only one time, while I was going home from work did a fellow motorist flash their high beams when I stopped at a stop sign before them, signaling me it was OK for me to make my left turn two blocks from home.
BULLET Snow Hills – at virtually every corner where snowplows had to pile up snow require caution when approaching an intersection, because your visibility is partially blocked.
BULLET Snowy Roofs – Wish I had a dollar for every SUV and work van or passenger van I saw that had snow or ice piled up on their roofs. That motorist behind you really doesn’t appreciate it when all that white stuff starts spattering all over his or her windshield.
BULLET Snow Drifts – the state driving test doesn’t help judge your driving ability on ice or snow unfortunately. Too many drivers who are out on the road in a snowstorm shouldn’t be, both young and old. Like why would you pull over into a snowdrift if you didn’t have to, and get stuck?
BULLET Last but not least – if you don’t adequately maintain your vehicle from the tires on up – and have proper windshield anti-freeze and wipers, then you’re an accident waiting to happen.
Oh, yeah – how about fully cleaning off that snow and ice from your vehicle before hitting the road? It’s more important to have an ice scraper/brush in the car than CDs.
I-95 Bridge Repairs
Lane restrictions are scheduled this week on I-95 North/South in Philadelphia for bridge repairs, weather permitting, PennDOT said.
Weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., I-95 will be restricted between Girard Avenue and Woodhaven Road (Route 63) for bridge structure repairs.
Weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., I-95 will be restricted between Academy Road and Woodhaven Road for bridge structure repairs.
Barry Bridge
There will be intermittent traffic stoppages on the Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m. for bridge bearing replacement on the bridge.
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 Second Street (Route 291).
Construction is scheduled to finish in 2011.
Traffic Delays
Chester, Parkside and Brookhaven – ADA ramp construction with restrictions between 21st Street and Beachwood Road 7 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays.
Chester – Seventh Street, ADA ramp construction with lane restrictions at Highland Avenue 7 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays.
I-95 North/South – Upper Chichester, Lower Chichester, Chester, Upland, Ridley Township, Ridley Park, Tinicum, Chester -- Intelligent Transportation System Foundation installation with lane closures between Naamans Creek Road and Broad Street 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays.
Upper Darby -- Garrett Road, PECO Energy installation between Shadeland Avenue and Riverview Road 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays.
Aldan – Providence Road, Aqua utility installation with restrictions at Albert Avenue 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays.
Collingdale – MacDade Boulevard, borough utility installation between Felton and Roberta avenues 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays through Feb. 25.
Ridley Township – Fairview Road, Aqua Pa. utility installation, closed/detoured between Sherman Avenue and Emlem Street 7 a.m.-7 p.m., with 24-hour closure, detour posted Feb. 15-26.
Chester Pike – Ridley Township and Eddystone, PECO Energy utility work between Simpson Street and Old Bullens Lane 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through Feb. 18. Work began Jan. 28.
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.
Road Watch appears Sundays. Only messages and mail with phone numbers will be considered. E-mail: jroman@delcotimes.com.
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