EAST CALN TOWNSHIP, PA — Motorists traveling through East Caln Township, Chester County, are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys as construction continues on the Boot Road bridge over Amtrak. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that weekday lane closures with flagging will occur from Monday, January 15, through Friday, January 26, potentially causing backups and delays.
The lane closures, scheduled between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, will facilitate pipe installation on Quarry Road between Boot Road and Business U.S. 30 (Lancaster Avenue). All construction activities are weather-dependent.
This construction is part of a larger $13.3 million project to replace the 59-year-old, three-span Boot Road bridge with a single-span structure. The new 105-foot bridge will maintain the current width of 38 feet and incorporate improvements to the approach roads. Additional enhancements include resurfacing, stormwater management, and guiderail installation.
In an effort to provide additional clearance to Amtrak’s facilities, the roadway profile will be slightly raised. The catenary system, currently attached to the bridge and used to supply electricity to the railway system, will be re-profiled under the bridge.
To further enhance traffic flow and safety, improvements are planned for the adjacent Boot Road and Quarry Road Intersection. These involve widening the roadway to incorporate left-turn lanes on three legs of the intersection, installing modernized traffic signals, and drainage enhancements.
H&K Group, Inc. of Skippack, Montgomery County, is the general contractor on this project, which is financed entirely with state funds. PennDOT urges drivers to exercise caution when traveling through the work area for their safety and the safety of the workers.
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