SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced an extensive $63.7 million project that will resurface, repair, and enhance nearly 17 miles of Interstate 476, affecting the associated on-and-off ramps and bridges from Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in West Conshohocken Borough, Montgomery County, to Interstate 95 in Ridley Township, Delaware County. While these improvements promise a smoother and safer ride for motorists in the future, commuters should brace themselves for potential traffic snarls in the short term.
Next week, PennDOT will initiate inlet replacement and tree clearing operations at night on sections of I-476. From Monday, January 22, through Friday, January 26, from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, single lane closures will be in effect on various sections of both northbound and southbound I-476 between the I-76 (Philadelphia/Valley Forge) and Route 3 (Broomall/Upper Darby) interchanges.
Motorists are advised to anticipate potential delays and allow extra time when traveling through these work zones, as backups may occur during the construction hours. All scheduled activities are weather-dependent and subject to change.
The project involves significant upgrades, including milling and overlaying I-476 travel lanes and shoulders in both directions, performing repairs on 49 structures, improving 21 stormwater management basins, repairing existing sound walls, and replacing inlets at select locations. The installation of new pavement markings, delineators, rumble strips, signage, and guiderail is also planned.
These comprehensive renovations are aimed at extending the design life, improving ride quality, and enhancing safety on the interstate. They will also improve the current condition of roadside elements such as stormwater basins, drainage inlets, slope stabilization, guiderail, and signs that are currently in poor condition.
H&K Group, Inc. of Skippack, PA, has been selected as the general contractor for this substantial project, which is financed with 100 percent federal funds. Physical construction on the project is projected to conclude in late 2025.
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