MIDDLETOWN TWP, PA — Pennsylvania’s aging infrastructure is getting a much-needed facelift. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced an ambitious project to replace the 92-year-old bridge carrying Glen Riddle Road over Chrome Run Creek in Middletown Township, Delaware County.
The construction will kick off on Monday, April 1, and is expected to run through Thursday, November 21. During this period, Glen Riddle Road between Brandywine Drive and Wrights Lane will be closed around the clock.
Motorists who frequent this route will need to adjust their travel plans. PennDOT has recommended detours via Glen Riddle Road, Route 352 (Middletown Road), and Route 452 (Pennell Road). While this may cause some inconvenience, local access will still be maintained for residents and businesses in the area.
The project aims to replace the current 30-foot-wide, 31-foot-long concrete encased steel beam structure with a new prestressed concrete box beam bridge. The upgraded bridge will measure 31 feet in width and 40 feet in length, providing wider lanes and shoulders. These improvements are set to enhance traffic safety for the estimated 4,415 motorists who traverse the structure daily.
Additional enhancements include new signages, innovative roadway design features through pavement markings, milling and resurfacing, and replacements of drainage and guide rails.
Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc., a New Jersey-based firm, has been assigned as the general contractor for the project. The project, costing $1,272,182, is funded entirely by state funds.
As always, the schedule is dependent on the weather, so residents are encouraged to stay informed about updates and changes to the construction timeline.
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