Construction on U.S. 422 to Cause Lane Closures in Lower Pottsgrove, Expect Delays

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LOWER POTTSGROVE TWP, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that construction activities will commence next week on U.S. 422 as part of an $83.6 million project. The project aims to reconstruct and improve approximately 2.1 miles of the expressway and replace bridges between the Sanatoga Interchange and Porter Road in Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County.

From Sunday, June 16, through Friday, June 21, a lane closure will be in place on eastbound U.S. 422 between Keim Street and Evergreen Road for roadway reconstruction. These closures will occur nightly from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning.

Additionally, from Monday, June 17, through Friday, June 21, a lane closure will affect westbound U.S. 422 between Evergreen Road and Armand Hammer Boulevard for barrier removal and guiderail installation. These closures will run from 8:00 PM to 1:00 PM the following day.

During the same period, periodic lane closures will be in effect on Sanatoga Road between Linfield Road and High Street for bridge construction, and on Porter Road between Sanatoga Station Road and E. High Street for barrier installation. Both closures will occur nightly from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through these areas due to expected backups and delays. All activities are weather dependent and subject to change.

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