LOWER POTTSGROVE TWP, PA — Montgomery County drivers, brace for potential delays! The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that various construction activities will continue next week on U.S. 422 and Porter Road. This is part of an $83.6 million project to reconstruct and improve approximately 1.7 miles of the expressway and replace two bridges between the Sanatoga Interchange and Porter Road in Lower Pottsgrove Township.
From Monday, February 26, through Thursday, February 29, there will be single lane closures at various times on both eastbound and westbound U.S. 422 between Evergreen Road and Armand Hammer Boulevard for clearing, grubbing and drainage installation. Clearing and grubbing refer to the process of removing trees and vegetation from a site before construction begins.
Additionally, an intermittent single-lane flagging pattern will be in place on Porter Road between High Street and Sanatoga Station Road from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM for clearing and grubbing.
Drivers should also note that Sanatoga Road between Linfield Road and East High Street will be closed and detoured 24/7 beginning Monday, March 4, through Friday, April 15, for water and sewer relocation. Motorists will be directed to use Linfield Road, Evergreen Road and High Street.
Motorists should anticipate backups and delays during these hours and are advised to allow extra time for travel through or near the work areas.
The Section M1B project includes reconstructing U.S. 422 on both existing and revised alignments to improve horizontal curve radii, shoulder widths, and vertical clearance to enhance travel and safety. A culvert at Sprogels Run, located just east of Porter Road, along with an existing single-span bridge carrying U.S. 422 over Porter Road, will be removed and replaced with a new two-span bridge. The bridge carrying U.S. 422 over Sanatoga Road and Sanatoga Creek will also be reconstructed and widened.
Additional improvements include reconstructing and lengthening the acceleration ramp from the Sanatoga Interchange to westbound U.S. 422, installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) equipment along the U.S. 422 corridor and on arterial roadways, constructing sound barriers along portions of westbound U.S. 422, upgrading existing signage and installing new signage, replacing the closed system drainage system and cross culverts throughout the project limits, and improving stormwater management facilities.
Therefore, when planning your travels, remember to factor in these possible delays. As always, drive safely, Montgomery County!
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