http://www.us202.com/rss/rss.ashxUS 202 News and Updates60http://www.us202.com/News/Travel-Restrictions-for-US-202-and-PA-63-in-Montco-nwMFT_106.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Travel-Restrictions-for-US-202-and-PA-63-in-Montco-nwMFT_106.aspxKing of Prussia – Northbound and southbound Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) in Upper and Lower Gwynedd townships, Montgomery County, will be restricted to one lane of traffic between Sumneytown Pike and Route 63 (Welsh Road) on Tuesday through Friday (Sept. 7-10) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for roadway construction, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. Eastbound and westbound Route 63 (Welsh Road) in Lower Gwynedd Township also will be limited to a single lane between Stump Road and Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) on Tuesday through Friday (Sept. 7-10) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for utility construction. Motorists can expect to face travel delays on both roadways as flaggers direct an alternating single lane of traffic through the two work zones. Motorists are advised to add extra time for travel through the work area, or to avoid the area if possible during construction. This work is part of the $17.7 million project to widen and improve two miles of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) from Swedesford Road to Route 309, and to connect Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) with the new Route 202 Parkway, which also is under construction. All planned operations are weather permitting. For more information, please visit www.us202-700.com. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.9/7/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Pavement-Replacement-To-Restrict-Traffic-on-US-202-nwMFT_107.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Pavement-Replacement-To-Restrict-Traffic-on-US-202-nwMFT_107.aspxKing of Prussia – Travel restrictions will be in effect next week on Route 202 between Paoli Pike and High Street in West Goshen Township, Chester County, as crews continue to replace deteriorated concrete pavement on the four-lane highway, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. Weather permitting, the contractor’s schedule for this week is: • Tuesday through Thursday (Sept. 7-9) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., northbound Route 202 will be reduced from two lanes to one between High Street and Matlack Street for saw cutting concrete pavement; • Tuesday through Thursday (Sept. 7-9) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., northbound and southbound Route 202 will be reduced from two lanes to one between Paoli Pike and Westtown Road for shoulder reconstruction; • From 9 p.m. Friday (Sept. 10) to 5 a.m. Sunday (Sept. 12), northbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane from High Street to Matlack Street for concrete patching; • From 8 p.m. Friday (Sept. 10) to 5 a.m. Monday (Sept. 13), the northbound Route 202 off-ramp to Route 3 (West Chester Pike) will be closed for concrete pavement replacement. A posted detour will take northbound Route 202 traffic north to the Paoli Pike exit, from where drivers will then get on Route 202 South and take Route 202 South to the Route 3 exit ramp. PennDOT advises motorists to allow more time for travel along Route 202 during construction because backups will occur. This work schedule is weather dependent. This work is part of PennDOT’s $19,377,081 project to rehabilitate and improve 4.3 miles of Route 202 between the Route 100 Interchange and High Street in Chester County. The project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Allan A. Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the federally-funded project, which is scheduled to finish in Dec. 2011. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.9/7/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Further-Lane-Closures-Along-US-202-in-West-Goshen-nwMFT_103.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Further-Lane-Closures-Along-US-202-in-West-Goshen-nwMFT_103.aspxKing of Prussia – A series of travel restrictions are scheduled this week (Aug. 29-Sept. 2) on Route 202 between Paoli Pike and High Street in West Goshen Township, Chester County, as crews continue to replace deteriorated concrete pavement on the four-lane highway, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. Weather permitting, the contractor’s schedule for this week is: • Sunday (August 29) – One lane will be closed on northbound and southbound Route 202 between Westtown Road and Paoli Pike in West Goshen Township, Chester County, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning for shoulder reconstruction; and • Monday through Thursday (August 3-September 2) – One lane will be closed on northbound and southbound Route 202 between Westtown Road and Paoli Pike in West Goshen Township, Chester County, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning for shoulder reconstruction. PennDOT advises motorists to allow more time for travel along Route 202 during construction because backups will occur. This work schedule is dependent on the weather. The road construction on Route 202 is part of PennDOT’s $19,377,081 project to rehabilitate and improve 4.3 miles of Route 202 between the Route 100 Interchange and High Street in Chester County. The project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Allan A. Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the federally-funded project, which is scheduled to finish in Dec. 2011. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.8/27/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Day-Time-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-in-Warrington-Twp-nwMFT_104.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Day-Time-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-in-Warrington-Twp-nwMFT_104.aspxKing of Prussia – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that motorists in Warrington Township will encounter lane closures next week (August 30-September 3) for construction activities, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. The work schedule is: • Route 152 (Limekiln Road) will be restricted between Upper State Road and Stump Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Upper State Road will be restricted between County Line Road and Bristol Road from 9a .m. to 3 p.m. • Pickertown Road will have intermittent lane closures between Upper State Road and Stump Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • County Line Road will have intermittent lane closures between Upper State Road and Stump Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Significant delays are likely at all locations, and motorists are advised to add extra time for travel through the work zone, or to avoid the area if possible during construction. This work is part of the $17.7 million project to widen and improve two miles of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) from Swedesford Road to Route 309, and to connect Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) with the new Route 202 Parkway, which also is under construction. All planned operations are weather permitting. For more information, please visit www.us202-700.com. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.8/27/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Nighttime-Lane-Closures-at-US-202-and-PA-63-nwMFT_105.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Nighttime-Lane-Closures-at-US-202-and-PA-63-nwMFT_105.aspxKing of Prussia – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that motorists in the North Penn area will encounter lane closures Monday night for construction activities at the intersection of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) and Route 63 (Welsh Road) in Upper and Lower Gwynedd townships, Montgomery County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. Flaggers will direct alternating single lanes of traffic on both Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) and Route 63 (Welsh Road) through the intersection between 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31 for utility work. In addition, northbound and southbound Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) again will be restricted to one lane of traffic between Sumneytown Pike and Route 63 (Welsh Road) Monday through Thursday, (August 30 – Sept. 2) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for roadway construction. Flagger-controlled single lane conditions also may be in place Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Route 63(Welsh Road) between Stump Road and Route 202 (DeKalb Pike). Significant delays are likely at all locations, and motorists are advised to add extra time for travel through the work zone, or to avoid the area if possible during construction. This work is part of the $17.7 million project to widen and improve two miles of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) from Swedesford Road to Route 309, and to connect Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) with the new Route 202 Parkway, which also is under construction. All planned operations are weather permitting. For more information, please visit www.us202-700.com. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.8/27/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Travel-Restrictions-on-US-202-in-Montgomery-County-nwMFT_101.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Travel-Restrictions-on-US-202-in-Montgomery-County-nwMFT_101.aspxKing of Prussia – Northbound and southbound Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) in Upper and Lower Gwynedd townships, Montgomery County, will be restricted to one lane of traffic between Sumneytown Pike and Route 63 (Welsh Road) next week (August 23-27) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for roadway construction, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. Significant delays are likely, and motorists are advised to add extra time for travel through the work zone, or to avoid the area if possible during construction. The restrictions will allow crews to excavate rock for the installation of new, underground drainage pipes and inlets. This work is part of the $17.7 million project to widen and improve two miles of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) from Swedesford Road to Route 309, and to connect Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) with the new Route 202 Parkway, which also is under construction. All planned operations are weather permitting. For more information, please visit www.us202-700.com. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.8/20/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Weeknight-and-Weekend-Closures--on-202-in-Chesco-nwMFT_102.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Weeknight-and-Weekend-Closures--on-202-in-Chesco-nwMFT_102.aspxKing of Prussia – A series of travel restrictions are scheduled this week (Aug. 24-29) on Route 202 between Paoli Pike and High Street in West Goshen Township, Chester County, as crews continue to replace deteriorated concrete pavement on the four-lane highway, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. Weather permitting, the contractor’s schedule for this week is: • Tuesday through Thursday (August 24-26) – One lane will be closed on northbound and southbound Route 202 between Westtown Road and Paoli Pike in West Goshen Township, Chester County, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning for shoulder reconstruction; • Wednesday and Thursday (August 25-26) – One lane will be closed on southbound Route 202 between Matlack Street and High Street in West Goshen Township, Chester County, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning for concrete patching; and • Friday through Sunday (August 27-29) – One lane will be closed on southbound Route 202 between Matlack Street and High Street in West Goshen Township, Chester County, from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Sunday for concrete replacement. PennDOT advises motorists to allow more time for travel along Route 202 during construction because backups will occur. This work schedule is dependent on the weather. The road construction on Route 202 is part of PennDOT’s $19,377,081 project to rehabilitate and improve 4.3 miles of Route 202 between the Route 100 Interchange and High Street in Chester County. The project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Allan A. Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the federally-funded project, which is scheduled to finish in Dec. 2011. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.8/20/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Closures-on-US-202-Associated-With-ARRA-Project-nwMFT_100.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Closures-on-US-202-Associated-With-ARRA-Project-nwMFT_100.aspxKing of Prussia – A series of travel restrictions and the reopening of an off-ramp are scheduled this week (Aug. 16-22) on Route 202 between Paoli Pike and High Street in West Goshen Township, Chester County, as crews continue to replace deteriorated concrete pavement on the four-lane highway, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. Weather permitting, the contractor’s schedule for this week is: • From 10 p.m. Monday (Aug. 16) to 5 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 17), northbound Route 202 will be reduced from two lanes to one between the Westtown Road and Paoli Pike interchanges for shoulder construction; • From 10 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 17) to 5 a.m. Wednesday (Aug. 18), southbound Route 202 will be reduced from two lanes to one between the Paoli Pike and Westtown interchanges to restripe travel lanes for barrier placement along shoulder; • From 10 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 18) to 5 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 19), southbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane between Matlack Street and High Street for barrier relocation and traffic line painting for a traffic pattern change; • From 10 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 18) to 5 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 19), northbound and southbound Route 202 will be reduced from two lanes to one between the Paoli Pike and Westtown interchanges for shoulder construction; • From 10 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 19) to 5 a.m. Friday (Aug. 20), northbound and southbound Route 202 will be reduced from two lanes to one between the Westtown Road and Paoli Pike interchanges for shoulder construction; • From 10 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 19) to 5 a.m. Friday (Aug. 20), northbound and southbound Route 202 will be restricted to one lane between Matlack Street and High Street for barrier relocation and pavement saw cutting; • From 10 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 19) to 5 a.m. Friday (Aug. 20), crews will reopen the southbound Route 202 off-ramp to High Street; and • From 10 p.m. Friday (Aug. 20) to 5 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 22), northbound and southbound Route 202 will be restricted to one lane between Matlack Street and High Street for the replacement of deteriorated concrete pavement. PennDOT advises motorists to allow more time for travel along Route 202 during construction because backups will occur. This work schedule is dependent on the weather. The road construction on Route 202 is part of PennDOT’s $19,377,081 project to rehabilitate and improve 4.3 miles of Route 202 between the Route 100 Interchange and High Street in Chester County. The project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Allan A. Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the federally-funded project, which is scheduled to finish in Dec. 2011. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.8/16/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Weekend-Restrictions-on-US-202-in-West-Goshen-nwMFT_99.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Weekend-Restrictions-on-US-202-in-West-Goshen-nwMFT_99.aspxKing of Prussia – Motorists will face travel restrictions this weekend (Aug. 13-16) when traveling on Route 202 between the Route 3 and Westtown Road interchanges in West Goshen Township, Chester County for ongoing road and ramp construction, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. From 10 p.m. Friday (Aug. 13) to 5 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 15), northbound and southbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane between Route 3 and Westtown Road for the replacement of deteriorated concrete pavement. In addition, the Route 202 South off-ramp to Route 3 (West Chester Pike) and the Route 3 (West Chester Pike) on-ramp to Route 202 South will be closed and detoured from 10 p.m. Friday (Aug. 13) to 5 a.m. Monday (Aug. 16) for the replacement of deteriorated concrete pavement. Drivers are advised to follow these posted detours: • Route 202 South off-ramp to Route 3 (West Chester Pike): The posted detour will follow Route 202 South to the Westtown Road Exit, where drivers will turn left on Westtown Road and take it to the on-ramp to Route 202 North and then follow Route 202 North to the Route 3 (West Chester Pike) exit. • Route 3 (West Chester Pike) on-ramp to Route 202 South: The posted detour will take Route 3 traffic north on Route 202 to the Paoli Pike exit, where drivers then will turn right on Paoli Pike and take it to the on-ramp to Route 202 South. PennDOT advises motorists to allow more time for travel along Route 202 during construction because backups will occur. This work is dependent on the weather. The road construction on Route 202 is part of PennDOT’s $19,377,081 project to rehabilitate and improve 4.3 miles of Route 202 between the Route 100 Interchange and High Street in Chester County. The project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Allan A. Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the federally-funded project, which is scheduled to finish in Dec. 2011. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.8/12/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Lane-Restrictions-on-US-202-In-West-Goshen-nwMFT_98.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Lane-Restrictions-on-US-202-In-West-Goshen-nwMFT_98.aspxKing of Prussia – Drivers will encounter weeknight and weekend travel restrictions on Route 202 between the Route 3 (West Chester Pike) and Westtown Road interchanges in West Goshen Township, Chester County this week, plus the weekend closure of two ramps at the Route 202/Route 3 interchange, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. On Wednesday and Thursday (Aug. 4-5) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., northbound and southbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane between Route 3 (West Chester Pike) and Westtown Road for saw cutting deteriorated sections of concrete pavement. Then from 10 p.m. Friday (Aug. 6) to 5 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 8), northbound and southbound Route 202 will be restricted to one lane between Route 3 (West Chester Pike) and Westtown Road for the removal and replacement of concrete pavement. In addition, the Route 202 North off-ramp to Route 3 (West Chester Pike) and the Route 3 (West Chester Pike) on-ramp to Route 202 South will be closed and detoured from 10 p.m. Friday (Aug. 6) to 5 a.m. Monday (Aug. 9) for the replacement of deteriorated concrete pavement. Drivers are advised to follow these posted detours: • Route 202 North off-ramp to Route 3 (West Chester Pike): The posted detour will follow Route 202 North to the Paoli Pike Exit, where drivers will turn right on Paoli Pike and take it to the on-ramp to Route 202 South, and then take Route 202 South to the Route 3 (West Chester Pike) exit. • Route 3 (West Chester Pike) on-ramp to Route 202 South: The posted detour will take Route 3 traffic north on Route 202 to the Paoli Pike exit, where drivers then will turn right on Paoli Pike and take it to the on-ramp to Route 202 South. PennDOT advises motorists to allow more time for travel along Route 202 during construction because backups will occur. This work is weather dependent. The road construction on Route 202 is part of PennDOT’s $19,377,081 project to rehabilitate and improve 4.3 miles of Route 202 between the Route 100 Interchange and High Street in Chester County. The project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Allan A. Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the federally-funded project, which is scheduled to finish in Dec. 2011. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.8/3/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Nighttime-Restricitons-on-US-202-at-Hancock-Road-nwMFT_97.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Nighttime-Restricitons-on-US-202-at-Hancock-Road-nwMFT_97.aspxKing of Prussia – Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) in Upper and Lower Gwynedd townships, Montgomery County, will be restricted to one lane of traffic with intermittent stoppages on Tuesday through Friday nights (Aug. 3-6) for construction at the Hancock Road intersection, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. Flaggers will direct a single-lane of Route 202 traffic through the work area, which is located between the intersections of Route 63 (Welsh Road) and Sumneytown Pike, on Tuesday through Friday (Aug. 3-6) from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning. Route 202 motorists also will face intermittent 15-minute traffic stoppages during the overnight operation. Significant delays are likely, and motorists are advised to add extra time for travel through the work zone, or to avoid the area if possible during construction. The restrictions will allow crews to excavate rock for the installation of new, underground drainage pipes and inlets. This work is part of the $17.7 million project to widen and improve two miles of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) from Swedesford Road to Route 309, and to connect Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) with the new Route 202 Parkway, which also is under construction. Daytime single-lane travel restrictions also will be in place on Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) at the same location weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All planned operations are weather permitting. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.8/2/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Night-Lane-Closures-Scheduled-on-US-202-at-PA-29-nwMFT_95.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Night-Lane-Closures-Scheduled-on-US-202-at-PA-29-nwMFT_95.aspxKing of Prussia – Route 202 in Chester County will be reduced to a single lane in each direction during the nighttime and overnight hours next week (July 19-23) as crews complete painting and removing construction barriers at two overpasses at the Route 29 Interchange in East Whiteland Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. The nighttime work on Route 202, along with line painting scheduled on the new Route 29 (Morehall Road) bridge from 7 p.m. Sunday (July 18) to 5 a.m. Monday (July 19), mark the completion of work on the new bridges carrying Route 29 and Swedesford Road over Route 202. Route 202 will be reduced to one lane northbound and one lane southbound Monday through Thursday (July 19-22) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning at the Route 29 Interchange. Brief traffic stoppages in each direction also may occur after midnight to allow crews to reposition equipment. Flagger-controlled lane closures also may occur during the week on Swedesford Road at the Route 29 Interchange from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crews at that location are finishing clean-up and other minor work items at the new bridge over Route 202. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. The two bridges over Route 202, along with five others that have been rebuilt or modified, were replaced with wider structures under the first two phases of PennDOT’s four-phase project to widen and rebuild Route 202 between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. Under Phase 2, new bridges were built over Route 202 at Route 29, Swedesford Road and Cedar Hollow Road and the abandoned railroad bridge north of Cedar Hollow Road was raised, all under a $23.3 million contract that began in early 2008. Phase 1 construction replaced Route 202 bridges at Mill Road, Church Road and Swedesford Road near Route 401 beginning in early 2007. Two intersections and a section of Route 401 in East Whiteland Township also were widened and improved under the $17.8 million Phase 1 contract, which was completed in late 2008. The Phase 3 reconstruction and widening of 4.2 miles of Route 202 from North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township to just north of the Route 401 Interchange is scheduled to start in early 2011. Phase 4 will complete the rebuilding of Route 202 from just north of Route 401 to the Route 30 Interchange in East Whiteland Township. This phase is currently in final design and expected to go to bid for construction in late 2012. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on Route 202 and other major highways before heading out.7/16/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Construction-to-Slow-US-202-Traffic-in-Chesco-nwMFT_96.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Construction-to-Slow-US-202-Traffic-in-Chesco-nwMFT_96.aspxKing of Prussia – Motorists will face weekend and weeknight lane closures on Route 202 between the Westtown Road and Paoli Pike interchanges in Westtown and West Goshen townships, Chester County, over the next week (July 16-25) for road construction, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. The contractor’s schedule is: • From 10 p.m. tonight (July 16) to 5 a.m. Sunday (July 18), northbound and southbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane between Paoli Pike and Westtown Road for concrete patching; • On Wednesday and Thursday (July 21-22) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning, northbound and southbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane between Westtown Road and Paoli Pike for saw cutting areas of deteriorated concrete pavement; and • From 10 p.m. Friday, July 23 to 5 a.m. Sunday, July 25, northbound and southbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane from Paoli Pike to Westtown Road for patching deteriorated concrete. PennDOT advises drivers to allow themselves additional time for travel along Route 202 during construction because backups will occur. This work is part of PennDOT’s $19,377,081 project to rehabilitate and improve 4.3 miles of Route 202 between the Route 100 Interchange and High Street in Chester County. The project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Allan A. Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the federally-funded project, which is scheduled to finish in Dec. 2011. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.7/16/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Weekend-and-Weeknight-Traffic-Slowdowns-on-US-202-nwMFT_94.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Weekend-and-Weeknight-Traffic-Slowdowns-on-US-202-nwMFT_94.aspxKing of Prussia – Motorists traveling on Route 202 will encounter weeknight and weekend lane closures over the next week (July 9-18) when traveling between the Westtown Road and Paoli Pike interchanges in Westtown and West Goshen townships, Chester County for road construction, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. The contractor’s schedule is: • From 10 p.m. Friday (July 9) to 5 a.m. Sunday (July 11), southbound and northbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane from Paoli Pike to Westtown Road for patching deteriorated concrete; • From 7 p.m. Sunday (July 11) to 5 a.m. Monday (July 12), motorists will encounter a narrower lane on the ramps at Route 202’s interchanges with Westtown Road and Route 3 (West Chester Pike) for milling; • On Wednesday and Thursday (July 14-15) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning, northbound and southbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane between Westtown Road and Paoli Pike for saw cutting areas of deteriorated concrete pavement; and • From 10 p.m. Friday, July 16 to 5 a.m. Sunday, July 18, southbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane between Paoli Pike and Westtown Road for concrete patching. PennDOT advises motorists to allow more time for travel along Route 202 during construction because backups will occur. This work is part of PennDOT’s $19,377,081 project to rehabilitate and improve 4.3 miles of Route 202 between the Route 100 Interchange and High Street in Chester County. The project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Allan A. Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the federally-funded project, which is scheduled to finish in Dec. 2011. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.7/9/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Night-and-Weekend-Lane-Closures-on-202-in-ChesCo-nwMFT_92.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Night-and-Weekend-Lane-Closures-on-202-in-ChesCo-nwMFT_92.aspxKing of Prussia – Route 202 drivers will face weeknight and weekend lane closures next week (July 6-11) when traveling between the Westtown Road and Paoli Pike interchanges in Westtown and West Goshen townships, Chester County for the replacement of deteriorated concrete pavement, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. The contractor’s schedule is: • On Tuesday and Wednesday (July 6-7) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning, northbound and southbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane between Westtown Road and Paoli Pike for milling existing asphalt; • From 10 p.m. Thursday (July 8) to 5 a.m. Friday (July 9), southbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane between Paoli Pike and Westtown Road for saw cutting deteriorated concrete pavement; • From 10 p.m. Friday, July 9 to 5 a.m. Sunday, July 11, southbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane from Paoli Pike to Westtown Road for saw cutting and patching deteriorated concrete. PennDOT advises motorists to allow additional time for travel and exercise care when driving through the construction zones. These operations are part of PennDOT’s $19,377,081 project to rehabilitate and improve 4.3 miles of Route 202 between the Route 100 Interchange and High Street in Chester County. The project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Crews are replacing deteriorated concrete pavement in advance of resurfacing the four-lane expressway. They also are reinforcing shoulders; patching and repairing eight bridges; painting steel beams on three bridges; removing and replacing five overhead sign structures; installing new highway signs; installing new guide rail and median barrier; and installing safety rumble strips and pavement reflectors. Allan A. Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the federally-funded project, which is scheduled to finish in Dec. 2011. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.7/6/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Nighttime-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-at-PA-29-nwMFT_93.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Nighttime-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-at-PA-29-nwMFT_93.aspxKing of Prussia – Route 202 in Chester County will be reduced to a single lane in each direction during nighttime and overnight hours next week (July 6-8) for construction at the Route 29 Interchange in East Whiteland Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. Route 202 will be reduced to one lane northbound and one lane southbound at the Route 29 interchange Tuesday through Thursday (July 6-8) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning. The lane closures will be in place to complete grading, painting and clean up operations at the new Route 29 overpass, which was opened fully to traffic in late June. Lane closures on Route 202 also will be in place the nights of Monday, July 12 and Tuesday, July 13. Final paving also is scheduled on Route 29 (Morehall Road) approaching the new span over Route 202. Motorists may encounter lane shifts and brief stoppages in either direction Tuesday through Thursday (July 6-8) from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning. This restriction on Route 29 also will occur the nights of Monday, July 12 and Tuesday, July 13. Flagger-controlled lane closures also may happen on Swedesford Road at the Route 29 Interchange area Tuesday through Friday (July 6-9) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews finish clean up and minor work items at the new bridge over Route 202. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. These two overpasses, along with five others that have been rebuilt or modified, were replaced with wider structures to make room for a future improvement of Route 202 between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. Construction to widen Route 202 is scheduled to start in early 2011. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.7/6/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Wells-Road-in-Doylestown-To-Close-for-13-Months-nwMFT_91.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Wells-Road-in-Doylestown-To-Close-for-13-Months-nwMFT_91.aspxKing of Prussia – Wells Road in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, will be closed to through traffic and detoured for approximately 13 months beginning Monday (June 28) for construction of the new Route 202 Parkway, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. The closure of Wells Road, which will extend between Lower State Road and Turk Road, will allow crews to build a bridge over the Parkway and reconstruct Wells Road approaching the new structure. Wells Road will remain open to local traffic between Lower State Road and Valley Circle, and from Turk Road to Radcliff Drive. Non-truck traffic will be detoured along Lower State Road, New Britain Road, Sauerman Road and Turk Road. Due to a weight-restricted bridge on Turk Road near Sauerman Road, trucks will be detoured along Lower State Road, New Britain Road, Easton Road, Edison Furlong Road, Quarry Road and Turk Road. The detour is scheduled to remain in place until August 2011. The work on Wells Road is part of the $42.2 million contract to build the northern section of the Route 202 Parkway between Pickertown Road in Warrington Township and Route 611 in Doylestown Township. PennDOT reminds motorists that they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out. Additional information on the Route 202 Parkway is available on line at www.us202-700.com. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.6/22/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Weekend-and-Weeknight-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-nwMFT_90.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Weekend-and-Weeknight-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-nwMFT_90.aspxKing of Prussia – Motorists will face weekend and weeknight lane closures when traveling on Route 202 between the Westtown Road and Route 3 interchanges in Chester County for the replacement of deteriorated concrete pavement, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. The contractor’s schedule is: • From 10 p.m. tonight (June 18) to 5 a.m. Sunday (June 20), northbound and southbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane between Westtown Road and Route 3 to excavate deteriorated concrete, and for the pouring and curing of new concrete patches; • Wednesday and Thursday (June 23-24) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. southbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane between Route 3 and Westtown Road for saw cutting deteriorated concrete pavement; • From 10 p.m. Friday, June 25 to 5 a.m. Sunday, June 27, southbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane from Route 3 to Westtown Road to remove deteriorated concrete, pour new concrete patches and allow the concrete to cure. Drivers should allow more time for travel and exercise care when driving through the construction zones. In addition to lane closures, motorists also will encounter shoulder closures next week between Matlack Street and the ramps at end of the expressway. This work is part of PennDOT’s $19,377,081 project to rehabilitate and improve 4.3 miles of Route 202 between the Route 100 Interchange and High Street in Chester County. The project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Crews are replacing deteriorated concrete pavement in advance of resurfacing the four-lane expressway. They also will reinforce the shoulders; patch and repair eight bridges; paint steel beams on three bridges; remove and replace five overhead sign structures; install new highway signs; install new guide rail and median barrier; and install safety rumble strips and pavement reflectors. Allan A. Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the federally-funded project, which is scheduled to finish in Dec. 2011. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.6/18/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-Reminds-Motorists-to-Plan-Ahead-for-Travel-nwMFT_89.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-Reminds-Motorists-to-Plan-Ahead-for-Travel-nwMFT_89.aspxHarrisburg – With temperatures expected to soar back into the 90s this weekend, PennDOT is reminding motorists of the importance of preparing your vehicle for the rigors of summer driving. “We want everyone to enjoy their summer travel,” said PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E. “Taking preventive steps now will help to avoid problems or breakdowns on the road. We also encourage people to drive safely and plan ahead by using our 511PA service.” To make sure your vehicle is in top condition, motorists should have a mechanic they trust perform a service check. A properly trained mechanic will inspect the battery, belt, hoses, air conditioning system and tires to address any potential problems before they cause a breakdown. There are also a few things that drivers can do on their own to help ensure fewer vehicle-related problems this summer, such as: • Regularly check tire air pressure and tread wear. • Replace wiper blades that are frayed or streaking. • Be sure the windshield washer reservoir is filled with a summer fluid that helps remove bugs and road grime. • Be certain that all lights are working. • Check the pavement under the vehicle after it has been parked and report any suspicious fluid leaks to your mechanic. Once your vehicle is prepared for summer travel, it’s wise to prepare yourself and your family for any long trips. Motorists can visit www.511PA.com or call 511 before they leave home to receive information on construction or other delays on interstates and major roadways. Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle that includes water, non-perishable food, a cell phone and charger, battery-operated fans and any other specialized needs such as baby supplies, pet food or medication. In case of a breakdown, remember to never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle since even on a relatively cool summer day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise quickly. For motorists planning long trips, follow some of these tips: • Try to travel in the morning or evening hours when it is cooler. • Get plenty of rest the night before and rotate drivers to avoid fatigue. • Take frequent breaks, which also help young children traveling with you. • Focus on the road and avoid all distractions, including cell phones. • Make sure everyone is buckled up and children are properly restrained in child safety seats. • Be patient and obey the speed limit, and especially when traveling through work zones. More information on highway traffic safety can be found at www.DriveSafePA.org.6/17/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-Completes-ARRA-Project-on-US-30-Bypass-nwMFT_88.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-Completes-ARRA-Project-on-US-30-Bypass-nwMFT_88.aspxKing of Prussia – PennDOT District 6 announced today that construction is completed on the $4.2 million economic recovery project to resurface and upgrade Route 30 (Exton Bypass) between the Route 202 and Business Route 30 interchanges in East Whiteland, West Whiteland and East Caln townships, Chester County. Work began last September and finished yesterday. Construction crews improved this five-mile long stretch of Route 30 by removing the 14-year old riding surface and repaving the four-lane highway and ramps. Following the resurfacing of the highway last fall, crews this year installed new guide rail and median barriers; installed safety rumble strips on the shoulders; updated highway signing and installed reflective pavement markers. The $4,267,685 project was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This portion of Route 30, known locally as the Exton Bypass, was opened to traffic in December 1995. The highway carries between 40,000 and 54,000 vehicles a day. Glasgow, Inc. of Glenside, Montgomery County was the general contractor. Within the five-county Philadelphia region, PennDOT is investing $257 million of federal economic recovery funds on 30 transportation projects, which include road and bridge improvements, Intelligent Transportation System installations, traffic signal upgrades, multi-use trail construction and curb ramp replacements. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.6/16/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Weekend-and-Overnight-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-nwMFT_87.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Weekend-and-Overnight-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-nwMFT_87.aspxKing of Prussia – Motorists traveling on Route 202 in Chester County can expect to face weekend and weeknight lane closures when traveling in Westtown and West Goshen townships, Chester County, for road construction, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. The contractor’s schedule for the next week is: • From 10 p.m. Friday (June 11) to 5 a.m. Sunday (June 13), northbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane between Westtown Road and Route 3 to excavate deteriorated concrete, and for the pouring and curing of new concrete patches; • Monday through Thursday (June 14-17) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., northbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane between Westtown Road and Route 3 for the saw cutting of deteriorated areas of concrete pavement; • Monday and Tuesday (June 14-15) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., southbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane from Matlack Street to the exit ramp to High Street (Bus. US 322 West) for the placement of concrete barriers. Motorists are advised to allow additional time and use extra care when driving through the construction zone. This work is part of PennDOT’s $19,377,081 project to rehabilitate and improve 4.3 miles of Route 202 between the Route 100 Interchange and High Street in Chester County. The project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Crews will work over the next 18 months to replace deteriorated concrete pavement and resurface the four-lane expressway. They also will reinforce the shoulders; patch and repair eight bridges; paint steel beams on three bridges; remove and replace five overhead sign structures; install new highway signs; install new guide rail and median barrier; and install safety rumble strips and pavement reflectors. Allan A. Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the federally-funded contract. The project is scheduled to finish in Dec. 2011. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.6/11/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Ramps-at-US-202-High-Street-Interchange-to-Close-nwMFT_86.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Ramps-at-US-202-High-Street-Interchange-to-Close-nwMFT_86.aspxKing of Prussia – Two ramps at the Route 202-High Street (Bus US 322) Interchange in West Goshen and Westtown townships, Chester County, will be closed and detoured for reconstruction for approximately three months starting Monday night (June 14), the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced. The ramps scheduled for closure are the southbound Route 202 off-ramp to High Street (Bus. US 322 West) and the High Street (Bus. US 322 East) on-ramp to northbound Route 202. Both ramps will reopen by mid-September. Posted detour signs will direct motorists to follow Route 202 South to the Skiles Boulevard jug handle, where drivers will then turn left onto Route 202 North (Wilmington Pike) and follow Route 202 North (Wilmington Pike) to access the roads affected by the ramp closures. Over the next three months, crews will replace deteriorated concrete and resurface both ramps; replace guide rail; rebuild shoulders; and stabilize slopes adjacent to the ramps. This work is part of a $19,377,081 project to rehabilitate and improve 4.3 miles of Route 202 between the Route 100 Interchange and High Street. This improvement project, which started on May 25, 2010, is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In addition to rehabilitating the aforementioned ramps, crews are replacing deteriorated concrete on Route 202 and resurfacing the four-lane expressway. They also are reinforcing shoulders; patching and repairing eight bridges; painting steel beams on three bridges; removing and replacing five overhead sign structures; installing new highway signs, guide rail and median barrier; and adding safety rumble strips and pavement reflectors. Allan A. Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the federally-funded contract. The project is scheduled to finish in Dec. 2011. To learn more about how the federal economic recovery program will benefit Pennsylvania, visit www.recovery.pa.gov. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.6/8/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Night--and-Weekend-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-nwMFT_85.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Night--and-Weekend-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-nwMFT_85.aspxKing of Prussia – Route 202 motorists will face overnight and weekend-long lane closures next week (June 7-13) when traveling between the Westtown Road and Route 3 interchanges in Westtown and West Goshen townships, Chester County, for road construction, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. The contractor’s schedule for next week is: • Monday through Thursday (June 7-10) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., northbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane between Westtown Road and Route 3 for the saw cutting of deteriorated areas of concrete pavement. • From 10 p.m. Friday (June 11) to 5 a.m. Sunday (June 13), northbound Route 202 will be reduced to one lane between Westtown Road and Route 3 for the excavation of deteriorated concrete, and the pouring and curing of new concrete patches. Motorists are advised to allow additional time and use extra care when driving through the construction zone. This work is part of PennDOT’s $19,377,081 project to rehabilitate and improve 4.3 miles of Route 202 between the Route 100 Interchange and High Street in Chester County. The project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Crews will work over the next 18 months to replace deteriorated concrete pavement and resurface the four-lane expressway. They also will reinforce the shoulders; patch and repair eight bridges; paint steel beams on three bridges; remove and replace five overhead sign structures; install new highway signs; install new guide rail and median barrier; and install safety rumble strips and pavement reflectors. Starting next weekend, crews will remove and replace deteriorated sections of Route 202’s old concrete pavement. Travel lanes will reopen each weekend after the concrete patches have cured to their required strength. Weekend-long construction activity on Route 202 will continue throughout this year and 2011, except during cold-weather months. The bridges along Route 202 that are scheduled for repair under this project include the Fernhill Road bridge over Route 202, and the Route 202 bridges over High Street, Bolmar Street, Westtown Road, Route 3, Paoli Pike, and the dual structures carrying Route 202 over the ramp to Route 322. Allan A. Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the federally-funded contract. The project is scheduled to finish in Dec. 2011. To learn more about how the federal economic recovery program will benefit Pennsylvania, visit www.recovery.pa.gov. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.6/4/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/US-202-Weekend-Restrictions-in-Chester-County-nwMFT_84.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/US-202-Weekend-Restrictions-in-Chester-County-nwMFT_84.aspxKing of Prussia – Motorists using Route 202 in East Whiteland Township, Chester County will encounter lane closures and brief traffic stoppages on Saturday (June 5) as well as a complete shutdown of the highway on Sunday morning (June 6) for the relocation of utility lines at the Route 29 Interchange, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. On Saturday (June 5), Route 202 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between the Route 401 and Route 29 interchanges from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. Brief traffic stoppages of up to 15 minutes in both directions also will occur. On Sunday (June 6), Route 202 will be closed and detoured between the Route 401 and Route 29 interchanges from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. The closures will allow crews to relocate overhead utility wires at both the Swedesford Road and Route 29 overpasses. During the Sunday morning closure, northbound Route 202 traffic will be detoured along Route 401, Route 30, Route 29 and Matthews Road to the on-ramp to Route 202 North. Southbound Route 202 traffic will exit at the ramp to Swedesford Road at the north end of the Route 29 Interchange and follow Swedesford Road to the on-ramp to Route 202 South at the southern end of the interchange. The overhead wires, which were moved to temporary locations over the highway during construction of new bridges at Route 29 and Swedesford Road, are being relocated to their permanent locations over Route 202. The planned activities are weather dependent. This work is part of PennDOT’s project to replace six bridges over Route 202 with wider structures to make room for an additional northbound and southbound travel lane on Route 202 between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. Construction to widen Route 202 is scheduled to start in early 2011. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on Route 202 and other major highways before heading out.6/3/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/US-202-Nighttime-Lane-Closures-in-Chester-County-nwMFT_83.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/US-202-Nighttime-Lane-Closures-in-Chester-County-nwMFT_83.aspxKing of Prussia – Route 202 motorists can expect to face overnight lane closures next week (June 1-4) when traveling between High Street and Route 3 in Westtown and West Goshen townships, Chester County, for road construction, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. The contractors schedule for next week is: • From 10 p.m. Tuesday (June 1) to 5 a.m. Wednesday (June 2), Route 202 South will be reduced from two lanes to one between Matlack Street and High Street for milling; • Tuesday through Thursday (June 1-3) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., Route 202 North will be reduced from two lanes to one between Westtown Road and Route 3 for saw cutting; and • From 10 p.m. Wednesday (June 2) to 5 a.m. Thursday (June 3), Route 202 North will be reduced from two lanes to one between High Street and Matlack Street for milling; and • Thursday and Friday (June 3-4) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., Route 202 South will be reduced from two lanes to one between Route 3 and Westtown Road for saw cutting. Crews will work at night next week to mill old asphalt from the pavement and saw cut sections of deteriorated concrete that is slated for replacement. Drivers are advised to allow more time and use extra care when traveling through the construction zones. This work is part of PennDOT’s $19,377,081 project to rehabilitate and improve 4.3 miles of Route 202 between the Route 100 Interchange and High Street in Chester County. This project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Crews will work over the next 18 months to replace deteriorated concrete pavement and resurface the four-lane expressway. They also will reinforce the shoulders; patch and repair eight bridges; paint steel beams on three bridges; remove and replace five overhead sign structures; install new highway signs; install new guide rail and median barrier; and install safety rumble strips and pavement reflectors. Over the next year-and-a-half, drivers will encounter weeknight lane closures from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and weekend-long lane restrictions from 10 p.m. Fridays to 5 a.m. Mondays. On weekends, crews will remove and replace deteriorated sections of Route 202’s old concrete pavement. Travel lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday morning after the concrete patches have cured to their required strength. Weekend-long construction activity on Route 202 is scheduled to start June 11-12-13 and continue throughout 2011, except during cold-weather months. The bridges along Route 202 that are scheduled for repair under this project include the Fernhill Road bridge over Route 202, and the Route 202 bridges over High Street, Bolmar Street, Westtown Road, Route 3, Paoli Pike, and the dual structures carrying Route 202 over the ramp to Route 322. Allan A. Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the federally-funded contract. The project is scheduled to finish in Dec. 2011. To learn more about how the federal economic recovery program will benefit Pennsylvania, visit www.recovery.pa.gov. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.5/28/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/US-202-Rehab-Project-in-Chesco-to-Start-on-May-25-nwMFT_82.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/US-202-Rehab-Project-in-Chesco-to-Start-on-May-25-nwMFT_82.aspxKing of Prussia – PennDOT District 6 today announced that construction will start Tuesday night, May 25 on the $19,377,081 project to rehabilitate and improve 4.3 miles of Route 202 between the Route 100 Interchange and High Street in West Goshen and Westtown townships, Chester County. This project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Crews will work over the next 18 months to replace deteriorated concrete pavement and resurface the four-lane expressway. They also will reinforce the shoulders; patch and repair eight bridges; paint steel beams on three bridges; remove and replace five overhead sign structures; install new highway signs; install new guide rail and median barrier; and install safety rumble strips and pavement reflectors. Next week, PennDOT’s contractor will work Tuesday through Thursday nights (May 25-27) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning to mill the asphalt from the concrete pavement between the Westtown Road and Route 3 interchanges, and between Matlack Street and High Street. This operation will result in the following traffic restrictions: • From 10 p.m. Tuesday (May 25) to 5 a.m. Wednesday (May 26), Route 202 North will be reduced from two lanes to one between Westtown Road and Route 3; • From 10 p.m. Wednesday (May 26) to 5 a.m. Thursday (May 27), Route 202 South will be reduced from two lanes to one between Route 3 and Westtown Road; and • From 10 p.m. Thursday (May 27) to 5 a.m. Friday (May 28), Route 202 South will be reduced from two lanes to one between Matlack Street and High Street. During the course of the project, motorists will face weeknight lane closures from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and weekend-long lane closures from 10 p.m. Fridays to 5 a.m. Mondays. Crews will work weekends to remove and replace deteriorated sections of Route 202’s old concrete pavement. Travel lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday morning after the concrete patches have cured to their required strength. Weekend-long construction activity on Route 202 will begin June 11-12-13 and continue throughout 2011, except during cold-weather months. The bridges along Route 202 that are scheduled for repair under this project include the Fernhill Road bridge over Route 202, and the Route 202 bridges over High Street, Bolmar Street, Westtown Road, Route 3, Paoli Pike, and the dual structures carrying Route 202 over the ramp to Route 322. Allan A. Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County is the general contractor on the federally-funded contract. The project is scheduled to finish in Dec. 2011. In the five-county Philadelphia region, PennDOT is investing $257 million of federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds on 30 transportation projects, which include road and bridge improvements, Intelligent Transportation System installations, traffic signal upgrades, multi-use trails, and curb ramp replacements. To learn more about how the federal economic recovery program will benefit Pennsylvania, visit www.recovery.pa.gov. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.5/21/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/US-202-South-Reduced-to-One-Lane-in-West-Goshen-nwMFT_81.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/US-202-South-Reduced-to-One-Lane-in-West-Goshen-nwMFT_81.aspxKing of Prussia – Southbound Route 202 will be reduced from two lanes to one between the Westtown Road Interchange and Matlack Street in West Goshen Township, Chester County, this Saturday (May 22) from 7 a.m. to noon for bridge construction, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. Route 202’s southbound right lane will be closed Saturday morning (May 22) to allow crews to set four concrete beams in place for the new bridge being built to replace the 55-year-old span carrying Route 202 over SEPTA-owned railroad tracks just south of the Westtown Road Interchange. In addition, brief intermittent traffic stoppages also may occur on southbound Route 202 during the morning operation. This work is part of PennDOT’s $3,717,405 project to construct a new bridge in three stages. PennDOT is utilizing a multi-stage plan to keep two lanes open in each direction on Route 202 during construction. The new Route 202 Bridge will be a single-span structure with concrete beams. It will be 68 feet long and 80 feet wide. Construction is expected to finish in December 2010. J.D. Eckman, Inc. of Atglen, Pa. is the general contractor on the 100-percent state funded project. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on Route 202 and other major highways before heading out.5/20/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Flagger-Possible-on-Swedesford-Road-in-ChesCo-nwMFT_80.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Flagger-Possible-on-Swedesford-Road-in-ChesCo-nwMFT_80.aspxKing of Prussia, PA - Motorists may encounter continuing lane closures on Swedesford Road for construction activities at the bridge over Route 202 in East Whiteland Township during the week of May 10-14. Flaggers will periodically control an alternating single lane of traffic across the bridge Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Crews at that location are completing work at the approaches to the northern half of the new bridge over the expressway. The overpass, along with the nearby span carrying Route 29/Morehall Road over Route 202, are among seven bridges that are being modified or replaced with wider structures to make room for a future improvement of the expressway between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. Reconstruction and widening on Route 202 are scheduled to begin in 2011.5/11/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Permanent-Closure-of-Stretch-of-Swedesford-Road-nwMFT_79.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Permanent-Closure-of-Stretch-of-Swedesford-Road-nwMFT_79.aspxKing of Prussia – Motorists using Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) may encounter increased congestion approaching the intersection of Route 63 (Welsh Road) beginning Monday (May 10) when a section of Swedesford Road in Lower Gwynedd Township is closed permanently between Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) and Route 63 (Welsh Road), the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today. The closure of this part of Swedesford Road is required to build a new roadway that will connect the southern end of the Route 202 Parkway with Route 202 (DeKalb Pike). The block-long section of Swedesford Road is used regularly by commuters to avoid the intersection of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) and Route 63 (Welsh Road). Closing the block-long section of Swedesford Road will require all traffic that normally uses the roadway as a cut through to instead use the signalized Route 202 (DeKalb Pike)/Route 63 (Welsh Road) intersection. The increased traffic and turning movements at the intersection may result in backups on northbound Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) and westbound Route 63 (Welsh Road). In addition, motorists in the area may encounter flaggers and single-lane travel conditions on Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) between Hancock Road and Route 309 and on Route 63 (Welsh Road) between Stump Road and Bell Run Boulevard on Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. for utility relocation activities. Drivers are urged to add extra time for travel through the intersection and construction zone or to avoid the areas if possible. This work is part of the $17.8 million project to widen and improve two miles of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) in Upper Gwynedd, Lower Gwynedd and Montgomery townships and to build the connector road between Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) and the new Route 202 Parkway. PennDOT reminds motorists to log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.5/5/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Project-to-Upgrade-US-202-in-Chester-Co-Awarded-nwMFT_78.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Project-to-Upgrade-US-202-in-Chester-Co-Awarded-nwMFT_78.aspxKing of Prussia – PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of a $19,377,081 transportation economic recovery project for the rehabilitation and improvement of Route 202 in West Goshen and Westtown townships, Chester County. Allan A. Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County was awarded the federally-funded contract to upgrade 4.3 miles of Route 202 from the Route 100 Interchange to the intersection of High Street. Crews will work over the next year to replace deteriorated concrete pavement and resurface the four-lane expressway; reinforce the roadway shoulders; patch and repair eight bridges; paint steel beams on three bridges; remove and replace five overhead sign structures; install new highway signs; install new guide rail and median barrier; and install safety rumble strips and pavement reflectors. Construction is expected to start in June 2010 and finish in August 2011. In the five-county Philadelphia region, PennDOT is investing $257 million of federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds on 30 transportation projects, which include road and bridge improvements, Intelligent Transportation System installations, traffic signal upgrades, multi-use trails, and curb ramp replacements. PennDOT has awarded all 30 transportation economic recovery projects in the five-county Philadelphia region and 26 projects have moved to construction. To learn more about how the federal economic recovery program will benefit Pennsylvania, visit www.recovery.pa.gov. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.4/29/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Lane-Restrictions-on-US-202-in-Chester-County-nwMFT_76.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Lane-Restrictions-on-US-202-in-Chester-County-nwMFT_76.aspxKing of Prussia – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced lane restrictions are scheduled on several state highways in the Chester County next week (April 27-30) for a series of overhead bridge inspections. The contractor’s schedule is dependent on the weather. The work schedule is: • Tuesday and Wednesday (April 27-28) – One lane will be closed on northbound and southbound Route 202 between Palio Pike and Route 100 interchanges in West Goshen Township between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Wednesday and Thursday (April 28-29) – One lane will be closed on northbound and southbound Route 202 between Route 401 and Swedesford Road interchanges in East Whiteland and Tredyffrin townships from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Thursday and Friday (April 29-30) – One lane will be closed on northbound and southbound Route 202 between Matlack Street and Route 322 interchanges in West Goshen Township between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.4/23/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-Announces-Work-Zone-Awareness-Week-nwMFT_75.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-Announces-Work-Zone-Awareness-Week-nwMFT_75.aspxAs part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, which runs April 19 to April 23, PennDOT reminds motorists to be cautious in work zones year-round. “Last year, four highway workers and 19 motorists died in work-zone crashes in Pennsylvania – highlighting the sudden tragedy that can occur when motorists fail to slow down and stay alert for rapidly changing traffic conditions,” said PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E. “The men and women who are dedicated to improving our roads and bridges should not have to risk life and limb simply because motorists are distracted or in a hurry.” According to PennDOT, work zone crashes and worker fatalities increased in 2009 from 2008. There were 1,513 crashes in which four workers and 19 motorists died last year, compared to 1,417 crashes and two fatalities in 2008. As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, PennDOT’s traveling memorial will be on display in Harrisburg from Tuesday through Friday. The memorial consists of 78 posts topped by hard hats and draped in safety vests that represent each PennDOT employee who died in the line of duty since 1970. To reduce the risk of work zone crashes, motorists must follow the posted speed limit and pay close attention to signs and flaggers. If signs instruct you to do so, drivers are required to turn on their headlights. Finally, motorists should avoid tailgating and use four-way flashers when stopped or traveling slowly. “Although these tips may seem like common sense, highway workers continue to see speeding and distracted drivers passing through work zones, often just a few feet away,” Biehler said. Motorists caught driving 11 miles per hour, or more, above the posted speed limit in an active work zone, or who are involved in a crash in an active work zone and convicted for failing to drive at a safe speed, automatically lose their license for 15 days. Nearly 500 motorists had their license suspended for work zone violations last year. In addition, fines for certain traffic violations, including speeding and driving under the influence, are doubled when they occur in active work zones.4/16/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Aqua-PA-to-Restrict-Traffic-at-South-Gulph-and-202-nwMFT_74.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Aqua-PA-to-Restrict-Traffic-at-South-Gulph-and-202-nwMFT_74.aspxKing of Prussia – Aqua Pennsylvania will restrict traffic at the Route 202 and South Gulph Road intersection in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County beginning tonight through Monday morning (April 14-19) for concrete pavement restoration, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced. The work schedule is: • From 10 p.m. tonight (April 14) to 5 a.m. Thursday (April 15), the northbound Route 202 right turn lane on to South Gulph Road will be closed for saw cutting. Crews will also close one of two left turn lanes from southbound Route 202 on to South Gulph Road. • From 10 p.m. Friday (April 16) to 5 a.m. Monday (April 19), the northbound Route 202 right turn lane on to South Gulph Road will be closed for concrete installation. Crews will also close one of two left turn lanes from southbound Route 202 on to South Gulph Road. During construction, northbound Route 202 wanting to access South Gulph Road will turn right onto King of Prussia Road and follow to Bill Smith Boulevard to reach South Gulph Road. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the area. Aqua Pennsylvania will complete the work under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.4/14/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Route-491-Restricted-Between-US-202-and-DE-Border-nwMFT_73.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Route-491-Restricted-Between-US-202-and-DE-Border-nwMFT_73.aspxKing of Prussia – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that daytime lane restrictions are scheduled on Route 491 (Naamans Creek Road) between Route 202 and the Delaware state line in Concord, Bethel, Upper Chichester, and Lower Chichester townships, Delaware County, on Monday through Friday (April 12-16) from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tree clearing and utility relocation. The work is being done in advance of PennDOT’s $9.8 million project to reconstruct, mill and pave Route 491 between the Delaware state line and Route 202, a distance of 5.5 miles. The project also calls for drainage, signing, pavement marking, driveway, sight distance, and turn radius improvements. Roadway shoulders will also be stabilized. PennDOT’s improvement project will be completed in two phases with separate detours. Under phase one, Route 491 through traffic will be detoured over Route 261, Delaware Route 92 (Naamans Road), and Route 202. During phase two, traffic will be detoured over Route 261 and Delaware Route 92 (Naamans Road). The phase one and phase two detours are expected to take effect in spring 2011 and spring 2012 respectively. Road-Con, Inc., of West Chester, Pa., is the general contractor on the $9,865,998 project that is expected to begin this spring and finish in August 2012. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.4/12/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-Starts-Project-to-Widen-US-202-in-Montco-nwMFT_72.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-Starts-Project-to-Widen-US-202-in-Montco-nwMFT_72.aspxKing of Prussia – Preliminary construction activity will start Monday (April 12) on a $17.7 million project to widen and improve two miles of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) between Swedesford Road and Route 309 in Upper Gwynedd, Lower Gwynedd and Montgomery townships, Montgomery County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. The project is scheduled to finish in May 2012. Motorists are advised to allow additional time to travel on this stretch of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) as lane closures and traffic slowdowns will occur weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Flagging will be used to control traffic in the work zone. Travel on Route 63 (Welsh Road) also may be impacted by the construction activities on Route 202 (DeKalb Pike). For the next two months, southbound Route 202 drivers will not be able to access Swedesford Road, just south of the Hancock Road intersection, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to construction. Southbound Route 202 drivers heading to Swedesford Road will be detoured over Sumneytown Pike to Swedesford Road. To enhance future travel along Route 202, crews will work through May 2012 to rebuild and widen the two-lane Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) into a five-lane curbed roadway with four 11-foot wide travel lanes, an 11-foot wide center lane for left turns, and five-foot wide bicycle lanes. The contractor also will mill and resurface the existing five-lane section of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) from Knapp Road to Route 309; widen Route 63 (Welsh Road) to five lanes from just east of Bell Run Boulevard to Stump Road; build a four-lane, 700-foot long road to connect DeKalb Pike to the Route 202 Parkway at the intersection of Route 63 (Welsh Road); install new traffic signals at several intersections; install Intelligent Transportation System components; build concrete curb ramps; and add new signs and landscaping. As part of this project, sound walls will be placed along northbound Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) from just south of Hancock Road to Route 63 (Welsh Road); along the northbound side of the road connecting DeKalb Pike to the Route 202 Parkway; and along southbound Route 202 from Hancock Road south approximately 700 feet. Road-Con, Inc. of West Chester, Pa. is the general contractor on the $17,762,061 contract. The project is financed with 100 percent federal funds. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.4/9/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/More-Nighttime-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-in-Chesco-nwMFT_71.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/More-Nighttime-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-in-Chesco-nwMFT_71.aspxKing of Prussia, PA - Nighttime lane restrictions will be in place and brief stoppages may occur next week (March 29 to April 2) on Route 202 in Chester County for continuing construction activities at two bridges over the expressway in East Whiteland Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. Route 202 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction Monday through Thursday, from 10 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the following morning, between the Route 29 (Morehall Road) and Swedesford Road overpasses. Periodic full stoppages in either or both directions for up to 15 minutes also may occur any night after midnight. The closures will allow crews to complete the installation of protective shielding on the underside of the recently set deck beams at the Route 29 overpass. Immediately south of Route 29, workers will use the lane closures to remove the protective shielding from the underside of the Swedesford Road span, where the new concrete deck was poured in mid-March. The planned activities are not expected to impact travel on Route 29 (Morehall Road). Also next week, flagger-controlled lane restrictions may occur on Swedesford Road at the bridge over Route 202 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Workers at that location are building the approach pavement for the new bridge. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. The two overpasses, along with five others that have been rebuilt or modified, are being replaced with wider structures to make room for a future improvement of the expressway between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com.3/29/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Overnight-Stoppages-on-US-202-in-Chester-County-nwMFT_70.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Overnight-Stoppages-on-US-202-in-Chester-County-nwMFT_70.aspxKing of Prussia – Motorists on Route 202 in Chester County will encounter nighttime lane restrictions and brief stoppages during the week of March 22-26 as crews place deck beams for the final section of the new overpass at the Route 29 Interchange in Chester County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. Route 202 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction Monday through Thursday, from 10 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the following morning, at the Route 29 (Morehall Road) overpass in East Whiteland Township. Periodic full stoppages in either or both directions for up to 15 minutes may occur any night after midnight. In addition, once the beams are in place, crews will install shielding on the underside of the beams to protect motorists from falling debris during subsequent deck construction on the span. The northern and center thirds of the Route 29 (Morehall Road) bridge have been rebuilt and are carrying two lanes of traffic in each direction. The planned activities are not expected to impact travel on Route 29 (Morehall Road). Also next week, flagger-controlled brief stoppages may occur on Swedesford Road at the bridge over Route 202 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for construction of the northern half of the new overpass. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. The two overpasses, along with five others that have been rebuilt or modified, are being replaced with wider structures to make room for a future improvement of the expressway between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.3/19/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Nighttime-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-Near-PA-29-nwMFT_69.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Nighttime-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-Near-PA-29-nwMFT_69.aspxKing of Prussia, PA - Route 202 in Chester County will be reduced to a single lane in each direction, with brief intermittent stoppages, during the nighttime and overnight hours this week for continuing bridge construction at the Route 29 Interchange in East Whiteland Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. Route 202 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction Monday through Wednesday, March 15-17, from 10 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the following morning. Periodic brief stoppages in either or both directions may occur each night as well between 12:01 a.m. and 5 a.m. The lane closures and stoppages will allow crews to remove formwork and large sections of temporary shoring that was used to support the embankments during construction of the bridge’s abutments. Workers are preparing to set the final set of deck beams for the new structure next week. The northern and center thirds of the Route 29 (Morehall Road) bridge have been rebuilt and are carrying two lanes of traffic in each direction. Also next week, flagger-controlled lane closures may occur on Swedesford Road at the bridge over Route 202 Monday through Friday, March 15-19, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for construction of the northern half of the new overpass. Crews at that location are completing work on the deck and parapets for the northern half of the new bridge. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. The two overpasses, along with five others that have been rebuilt or modified, are being replaced with wider structures to make room for a future improvement of the expressway between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com.3/15/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Intermittent-Lane-Closures-on-Swedesford-Bridge-nwMFT_68.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Intermittent-Lane-Closures-on-Swedesford-Bridge-nwMFT_68.aspxKing of Prussia, PA - Motorists using Swedesford Road in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, may encounter daytime lane closures during the week of March 8-12 for construction activities on the bridge over Route 202, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. Flaggers may be in place Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to direct a single lane of traffic across the bridge as crews place the new concrete deck on the northern half of the span. The bridge is located at the southern end of the Route 29 Interchange. The planned activities, which are weather dependent, are not expected to impact travel on Route 202. The overpass, along with the nearby span carrying Route 29/Morehall Road over Route 202, are among seven bridges that are being modified or replaced with wider structures to make room for a future improvement of the expressway between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. Reconstruction and widening on Route 202 are scheduled to begin in 2011. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com.3/9/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Route-491-To-Be-Restricted-in-Delaware-County-nwMFT_67.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Route-491-To-Be-Restricted-in-Delaware-County-nwMFT_67.aspxKing of Prussia – PECO Energy will restrict Route 491 (Naamans Creek Road) between Route 202 and Shavertown Road in Concord and Bethel townships, Delaware County, beginning Monday (March 8) for utility relocation, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said today. Route 491 will be restricted weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through March 26. The utility work is being done in advance of PennDOT’s $9.8 million project to reconstruct, mill and pave Route 491 between the Delaware state line and Route 202, a distance of 5.5 miles. The project also calls for drainage, signing, pavement marking, driveway, sight distance, and turn radius improvements. Roadway shoulders will also be stabilized. PennDOT’s improvement project will be completed in two phases with separate detours. Under phase one, Route 491 through traffic will be detoured over Route 261, Delaware Route 92 (Naamans Road), and Route 202. During phase two, traffic will be detoured over Route 261 and Delaware Route 92 (Naamans Road). The phase one and phase two detours are expected to take effect in spring 2011 and spring 2012 respectively. Road-Con, Inc., of West Chester, Pa., is the general contractor on the $9,865,998 project that is expected to begin this spring and finish in August 2012. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.3/5/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Portion-of-US-202-to-Close-Sunday-Morning-nwMFT_66.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Portion-of-US-202-to-Close-Sunday-Morning-nwMFT_66.aspxKing of Prussia – PECO Energy will close Route 202 between West Valley Road and Gulph Road in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, and Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, on Sunday (February 21) from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. for overhead wire repair, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced. During the operation, northbound Route 202 traffic will exit the highway at the West Valley Road off-ramp and re-enter the highway at the West Valley Road on-ramp. Southbound Route 202 traffic will exit the highway at the Swedesford Road off-ramp and turn left and follow Swedesford Road to the on-ramp at the intersection of Valley Forge Road. The following ramps will also be closed during the repairs and motorists will follow the exits for Swedesford Road: the eastbound Route 422 on-ramp to southbound Route 202; the westbound I-76 on-ramp to southbound Route 202; and the eastbound I-76 on-ramp to southbound Route 202. Southbound Route 202 will be closed at the intersection of Gulph Road and traffic will be directed to the Swedesford Road ramp. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the area. PECO Energy will complete the repairs to overhead wires that were damaged when a pole was struck by a snow plow contractor working in an adjacent shopping center. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.2/19/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Detweiler-Road--Permanently-Closed-in-Warrington-nwMFT_65.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Detweiler-Road--Permanently-Closed-in-Warrington-nwMFT_65.aspxKing of Prussia –The permanent closure of Detweiler Road between Upper State Road and Stump Road in Warrington Township, Bucks County, will take effect Thursday, Jan. 28 for the construction of the new Route 202 Parkway, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced. Detweiler Road, a township road, will no longer serve through traffic between Upper State Road and Stump Road as cul-de-sacs will be constructed on both sides of the new Parkway. Warrington Township requested this traffic pattern change as part of the design of the Parkway. This operation is part of the $25 million contract to build the central section of the Route 202 Parkway between Route 463 and Pickertown Road in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County, and Warrington Township. Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc. of Blooming Glen, Bucks County, is the general contractor. For more information on the Route 202 Parkway, visit www.us202-700.com. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.1/21/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-to-Build-Northern-Section-of-202-Parkway-nwMFT_64.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-to-Build-Northern-Section-of-202-Parkway-nwMFT_64.aspxKing of Prussia – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that construction will begin next week on the $42.2 million contract to build the 3.4-mile northern section of the Route 202 Parkway between Pickertown Road and Route 611 in Warrington and Doylestown townships, Bucks County. Weather permitting, the contractor plans to begin work Monday (Jan. 18) to clear land for the new two-lane Parkway. The contractor will start at the northern end of the project where the Parkway will cross over New Britain Road. James D. Morrissey, Inc. of Philadelphia is the general contractor on the $42,175,769 contract. This contract is one of three PennDOT is utilizing to build the 8.6-mile long Route 202 Parkway between Route 63 (Welsh Road) and Route 611. PennDOT began building the Parkway in November 2008 with the construction of the 1.8-mile long southern section between Route 63 (Welsh Road) and Route 463 (Horsham Road) in Montgomery County. Construction is scheduled to start Thursday (Jan. 21) on the central section between Route 463 and Pickertown Road in Montgomery and Bucks counties. The Parkway, which will have four travel lanes between Route 63 and Route 463 and two lanes between Route 463 and Route 611, is scheduled to open in late 2011. The $200 million project is financed with 100 percent state funds. The two-lane Parkway between Pickertown Road and Route 611 will have one travel lane in each direction with left turn lane lanes at all intersections. It also will include: • Five-foot wide paved shoulder/bicycle lanes with an additional three-foot wide shoulder for emergency access and breakdowns; • Two new signalized intersections at Bristol Road and Lower State Road; • Modifications to an existing traffic signal at Upper State Road/Bristol Road; • The installation of new traffic signal control equipment at the signalized intersections. The new signal control system will detect and collect vehicle data by processing video images. The data then will be utilized to automatically optimize the traffic signal timing in response to real-time traffic demands. Pedestrian accommodations are also included at all signalized intersections, including pedestrian signal heads with countdown timers; • A 12-foot wide shared-use path serving walkers and bicyclists, with four access points to the trail; • Trailhead parking areas off Bristol Road and New Britain Road; • Three locations where the Parkway is grade separated from local streets. New bridges will carry the Parkway over Almshouse Road and New Britain Road, and the Parkway will traverse under a new bridge on Wells Road; • A new 524-foot long, four-span bridge over the Neshaminy Creek; • 19 stormwater management facilities and bio-retention areas to promote stormwater infiltration and improved water quality; • Approximately 1,600 linear feet of retaining walls to minimize wetland impacts, stream impacts and right-of-way impacts. The walls will be built using a design-build process to save construction and design costs; • The installation of two temporary traffic signals during construction at the intersections of Butler Avenue and Tamamend Road and at Lower State Road and New Britain Road; • The construction of an emergency access road between Wells Road and New Britain Road to provide emergency vehicles a temporary thoroughfare during the Wells Road construction; • Context sensitive design elements including form liner patterns and painted concrete on all roadway barriers, culverts, retaining walls and bridge surfaces to simulate a traditional, stone appearance; approximately 5,500 feet of landscaped earth berms; extensive landscaping along the roadways and trails; landscaped median islands; riparian buffer plantings along wetlands and waterways; and other aesthetic enhancements. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out. Additional information on the Route 202 Parkway is available on line at www.us202-700.com.1/15/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Construction-Begins-on-Central-Part-of-202-Parkway-nwMFT_63.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Construction-Begins-on-Central-Part-of-202-Parkway-nwMFT_63.aspxKing of Prussia – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced that work will begin late next week to build the central section of the new Route 202 Parkway between Route 463 and Pickertown Road in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County, and Warrington Township, Bucks County. Weather permitting, crews will begin work Thursday (Jan. 21) to build the 3.3 mile central section of the Parkway. The contractor will initially install construction fencing and clear land for the Parkway starting at County Line Road and moving north. Among the first major operations to commence following clearing is the building of the Parkway bridge over Mill Creek near the intersection of Detweiler Road. Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc. of Blooming Glen, Bucks County, is the general contractor on the $25,052,592 project. This contract is one of three PennDOT is employing to build the 8.6-mile long Route 202 Parkway between Route 63 (Welsh Road) and Route 611. PennDOT began building the Parkway in November 2008 with the construction of the 1.8-mile long section between Route 63 (Welsh Road) and Route 463 (Horsham Road) in Montgomery County. Construction is scheduled to start Monday (Jan. 18) on the northern section between Pickertown Road and Route 611 in Bucks County. The Parkway, which will have four travel lanes between Route 63 and Route 463 and two lanes between Route 463 and Route 611, is scheduled to open in late 2011. The $200 million project is financed with 100 percent state funds. The Parkway’s central section will have one travel lane in each direction with left turn lanes at all intersections and on major side roads. It also will include: • Five-foot wide paved shoulder/bicycle lanes with an additional three-foot wide shoulder for emergency access and breakdowns; • An independent 12-foot wide shared-use path serving walkers and bicyclists. Four access points to the trail will be available within this section of the Parkway; • A new bridge to carry Pickertown Road over the Parkway; • Two new structures over tributaries to the Neshaminy Creek between Route 463 (Horsham Road) and County Line Road in Montgomery Township; • A bridge carrying the Parkway over Mill Creek north of Detweiler Road; • A concrete arch structure to provide access within the segmented property of the St. John Neumann Cemetery; • Two new signalized intersections (Parkway/County Line Road and Parkway/Limekiln Pike); • Modifications to an existing traffic signal at Limekiln Pike/Upper State Road; • The installation of new traffic signal control equipment at the signalized intersections. The new signal control system will detect and collect vehicle data by processing video images and automatically optimize the traffic signal timing in response to real-time traffic demands. Pedestrian accommodations are also included at all signalized intersections including pedestrian signal heads with countdown timers; • The conversion of Detweiler Road into a cul-de-sac on both sides of the Parkway with emergency access provided; • Trailhead parking area off Stump Road near County Line Road with a total of 50 parking spaces; • 16 storm water management facilities; • 19 wetland restoration areas, 16 riparian buffer areas and a deed restricted area for stream side plantings; • Approximately 376 linear feet of retaining walls to minimize wetland impacts, stream impacts and right of way impacts. The walls will be built using a design-build process to save construction and design costs; and • Context sensitive design elements including form liner patterns and painted concrete on all roadway barriers, culverts, retaining walls and bridge surfaces to simulate a traditional, stone appearance; approximately 6,300 feet of landscaped earth berms; extensive landscaping along the roadways and trails; landscaped median islands; riparian buffer plantings along wetlands and waterways; and other aesthetic enhancements. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out. For more information on the Route 202 Parkway, visit www.us202-700.com.1/14/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Lane-Closures-Along-US-202-For-Bridge-Inspections-nwMFT_62.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Lane-Closures-Along-US-202-For-Bridge-Inspections-nwMFT_62.aspxKing of Prussia – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that lane restrictions are scheduled Tuesday (December 15) for a series of bridge inspections in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. Along US 202, the work schedule is as follows: • Tuesday (December 15) – The right shoulder will be closed on northbound Route 202 between Valley Forge Road and Route 422 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. • Tuesday (December 15) – The right shoulder will be closed on the southbound Route 202 off-ramp to Swedesford Road from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.12/11/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Overnight-Lane-Closures-Along-US-202-at-PA-29-nwMFT_61.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Overnight-Lane-Closures-Along-US-202-at-PA-29-nwMFT_61.aspxKing of Prussia, PA. Motorists on US Route 202 in Chester County will encounter nighttime lane closures the week of Dec. 7-11 for continuing construction activities at the Swedesford Road overpass in East Whiteland Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. Route 202 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction Monday through Thursday from 10 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the following morning at the overpass, which is located at the southern end of the Route 29 Interchange. The lane closures will allow crews to install protective sheeting to the underside of the recently-installed beams for the northern half of the new span. Brief flagger-controlled stoppages related to the bridge construction also may occur between 7 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the following morning on Swedesford Road at the interchange. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. The Swedesford Road bridge, along with the nearby Route 29 bridge over Route 202 and five other structures that have been rebuilt or modified, is being replaced with a wider structure to make room for a future improvement of the expressway between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com.12/7/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/US-202-Lane-Closures-in-Chester-County-Near-PA-29-nwMFT_60.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/US-202-Lane-Closures-in-Chester-County-Near-PA-29-nwMFT_60.aspxKing of Prussia, PA –Nighttime lane closures and brief traffic stoppages will occur next week on Route 202 in East Whiteland Township, Chester County for the placement of bridge beams and related construction activities at the Swedesford Road overpass, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. Route 202 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction Monday through Thursday (Nov. 30-Dec. 3) from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning at the overpass, which is located at the southern end of the Route 29 Interchange. The lane closures will allow crews to complete preparations for lifting and setting the beams in place and for installing protective sheeting to the underside of the beams for the northern half of the new span. Full traffic stoppages of up to 15 minutes in duration on both northbound and southbound Route 202 also may occur during the nighttime and overnight hours on Tuesday and Wednesday (Dec. 1-2) when the concrete beams are scheduled to be set in place. Brief flagger-controlled stoppages related to the bridge construction also may occur on Swedesford Road between Route 401 and Route 29 from 7 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the following morning. The contractor’s schedule is weather dependent. The Swedesford Road Bridge, along with the nearby Route 29 Bridge over Route 202, are two of five structures that PennDOT is replacing to make room for a future improvement of the expressway between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on Route 202 and other major highways before heading out.11/30/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Continued-Nighttime-Stoppages-on-US-202-in-Chesco-nwMFT_59.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Continued-Nighttime-Stoppages-on-US-202-in-Chesco-nwMFT_59.aspxKing of Prussia – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that motorists on Route 202 in Chester County will encounter nighttime lane restrictions and brief stoppages during the week of Nov. 8-14 for continuing bridge construction at the Route 29 Interchange in East Whiteland, Chester County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. Route 202 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction Sunday through Thursday, from 10 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the following morning, at the Route 29 (Morehall Road) overpass. The closures will allow crews to continue dismantling the southern one-third of the span, including its deck, its superstructure and its supports. Periodic full stoppages in both directions for up to 15 minutes may occur Tuesday and Wednesday nights as well as crews remove the old deck beams. The northern and center thirds of the Route 29 (Morehall Road) bridge have been rebuilt and are carrying two lanes of traffic in each direction. The planned activities are not expected to impact travel on Route 29 (Morehall Road). Also next week, flagger-controlled brief stoppages may occur on Swedesford Road at the bridge over Route 202 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for construction of the northern half of the new overpass. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. The two overpasses, along with five others that have been rebuilt or modified, are being replaced with wider structures to make room for a future improvement of the expressway between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.11/6/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/New-Route-252-Bridge-Opens-in-Tredyffrin-Township-nwMFT_57.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/New-Route-252-Bridge-Opens-in-Tredyffrin-Township-nwMFT_57.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced the opening of the newly reconstructed Valley Forge Road Bridge (Route 252) today – weeks ahead of schedule. The bridge crosses the Turnpike at milepost 324.3, 1.6 miles west of the Valley Forge Interchange (Exit #326). Allan A. Myers, a Company of American Infrastructure, was awarded the $4.8 million contract to rebuild the bridge in January with the anticipated opening in mid-November. The new bridge features a stone architectural treatment and includes two 12-foot travel lanes and 8-foot shoulders. It will accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists who use the bridge to access Valley Forge National Park. The area adjacent to the bridge has been landscaped with two rain gardens. The Valley Forge Road Bridge (Route 252) project was the first of nine bridges targeted for replacement as part of the Turnpike’s total reconstruction and widening project. The six-mile Turnpike mainline (I-76) traverses Tredyffrin and Upper Merion Townships. The project area begins at milepost 320 (Future Rt. 29 Slip Ramps) and continues east to milepost 326 (Valley Forge Interchange). Please visit the Pennsylvania Turnpike website at www.paturnpike.com for project-related announcements and updates.10/26/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Overnight-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-Near-PA-29-nwMFT_58.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Overnight-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-Near-PA-29-nwMFT_58.aspxKing of Prussia, PA - Nighttime lane closures and brief stoppages are scheduled on Route 202 this week for overhead bridge construction at the Route 29 Interchange in East Whiteland, Chester County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. Route 202 will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the Route 29 (Morehall Road) overpass on Monday through Thursday (Oct. 26-29) from 10 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the following morning. Periodic full stoppages of up to 15 minutes may occur each night as well. The lane closures will allow crews to dismantle the deck and remove the beams from the southern one-third of the Route 29 span. Crews have rebuilt the northern and center thirds of the bridge. The overnight operation is not expected to impact travel on Route 29 (Morehall Road). Also, flagger-controlled lane closures may occur on Swedesford Road at the bridge over Route 202 in East Whiteland Township on Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for construction activities. All scheduled work is weather dependent. The two overpasses, along with five others that have been rebuilt or modified, are being rebuilt to make room for a future improvement of Route 202 between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com.10/26/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Traffic-Shift-Scheduled-on-Route-29-Overpass-nwMFT_56.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Traffic-Shift-Scheduled-on-Route-29-Overpass-nwMFT_56.aspx10/19/2009 - King of Prussia, PA Motorists on Route 29 in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, may encounter nighttime lane restrictions at the bridge over Route 202 Thursday night into Friday morning (Oct. 22-23) for a traffic shift at the overpass. Northbound and southbound lane restrictions may be in place from 7 p.m. Thursday until 5 a.m. Friday as crews relocate construction barrier, paint new lane markings and complete other details of a traffic shift that will move two lanes of Route 29 south onto the newly-built center section of the bridge. Route 29 North traffic will remain in its current alignment on the bridge. Travel on Route 202 is not expected to be impacted by the shift on the overhead bridge. Demolition of the remaining section of the old structure is expected to begin during the week of Oct. 26 and will require nighttime lane closures and brief stoppages on the Route 202 expressway. The shift marks the start of Stage 3, the final construction phase on the project to rebuild the Route 29 overpass to provide room for future widening on Route 202. Under Stage 3, crews will rebuild the southern one-third of the span. The northern and center sections of the bridge were rebuilt under Stages 1 & 2. Stage 3 construction is expected to be completed next spring. South of Route 29, motorists may encounter periodic brief stoppages Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for construction activities on the Swedesford Road Bridge over Route 202. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. The work is part of the ongoing replacement or modification of seven bridges over Route 202 between North Valley Road and the Route 30 Bypass to make room for a future improvement of the mainline expressway in Chester County. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com.10/19/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Daytime-Lane-Restrictions-on-Swedesford-Road-nwMFT_55.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Daytime-Lane-Restrictions-on-Swedesford-Road-nwMFT_55.aspx09/28/2009 - King of Prussia, PA. Daytime lane restrictions and brief stoppages will continue on Swedesford Road at the Route 202 overpasses Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Workers as the Swedesford Road Bridge, located at the southern end of the Route 29 Interchange in East Whiteland Township, will continue construction of the northern half of the new structure. The scheduled activities are weather dependent. The work is part of the ongoing replacement or modification of seven bridges over Route 202 between North Valley Road and the Route 30 Bypass to make room for a future improvement of the mainline expressway in Chester County.10/6/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Bids-Open-for-Central-Section-of-US-202-Parkway-nwMFT_53.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Bids-Open-for-Central-Section-of-US-202-Parkway-nwMFT_53.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that it received an apparent low bid of $25,052,592 to build the central section of the 8.6-mile long Route 202 Parkway between Route 63 (Welsh Road) and Route 611 in Montgomery and Bucks counties. Construction to build this portion of the Parkway is expected to start in November. Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc. of Blooming Glen, Bucks County, submitted the apparent low bid to build 3.3 miles of the Parkway between Route 463 (Horsham Road) in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County, and Pickertown Road in Warrington Townships, Bucks County. The bid was one of five PennDOT received for this contract. The apparent low bid now must undergo a thorough evaluation to ensure that it conforms to all state specifications prior to the award of the contract. “Today marks the opening of the third and final contract to build this long awaited roadway in Montgomery and Bucks counties,” said PennDOT District Executive Lester C. Toaso. “Construction on all three mainline contracts will soon be underway as we move closer to providing relief to the congestion motorists face daily when traveling between Montgomeryville and Doylestown.” PennDOT began construction of the Parkway last November (2008) with the building of the 1.8-mile long section between Route 63 (Welsh Road) and Route 463 (Horsham Road) in Montgomery County. Construction of the northern stretch of the Parkway between Pickertown Road and Route 611is expected to start in October. The Parkway, which will have four travel lanes between Route 63 and Route 463 and two lanes between Route 463 and Route 611, is scheduled to open in 2011. The $200 million project to design and build the Parkway is financed with 100 percent state funds. The two-lane central section of the Parkway, which runs from just north of Route 463 (Horsham Road) to Pickertown Road, will have one travel lane in each direction with left turn lanes at all intersections and on major side roads. It also will include: • Five-foot wide paved shoulder/bicycle lanes with an additional three-foot wide shoulder for emergency access and breakdowns. • An independent 12-foot wide shared-use path serving walkers and bicyclists. Four access points to the trail will be available within this section of the Parkway. • A new bridge to carry Pickertown Road over the Parkway. • Two new structures over tributaries to the Neshaminy Creek between Route 463 (Horsham Road) and County Line Road in Montgomery Township. • A bridge carrying the Parkway over Mill Creek north of Detweiler Road. • A concrete arch structure to provide access within the segmented property of the St. John Neumann Cemetery. • Two new signalized intersections (Parkway/County Line Road and Parkway/Limekiln Pike). • Modifications to an existing traffic signal at Limekiln Pike/Upper State Road. • The installation of new traffic signal control equipment at the signalized intersections. The new signal control system will detect and collect vehicle data by processing video images and automatically optimize the traffic signal timing in response to real-time traffic demands. Pedestrian accommodations are also included at all signalized intersections including pedestrian signal heads with countdown timers. • The conversion of Detweiler Road into a cul-de-sac on both sides of the Parkway with emergency access provided. • Trailhead parking area off Stump Road near County Line Road with a total of 50 parking spaces. • 16 storm water management facilities. • 19 wetland restoration areas, 16 riparian buffer areas and a deed restricted area for stream side plantings. • Approximately 376 linear feet of retaining walls to minimize wetland impacts, stream impacts and right of way impacts. The walls will be built using a design-build process to save construction and design costs. • Context sensitive design elements including form liner patterns and painted concrete on all roadway barriers, culverts, retaining walls and bridge surfaces to simulate a traditional, stone appearance; approximately 6,300 feet of landscaped earth berms; extensive landscaping along the roadways and trails; landscaped median islands; riparian buffer plantings along wetlands and waterways; and other aesthetic enhancements. Additional information on the Route 202 Parkway is available on line at www.us202-700.com.9/11/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Nighttime-Lane-Closures-on-Route-30-near-US-202-nwMFT_54.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Nighttime-Lane-Closures-on-Route-30-near-US-202-nwMFT_54.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Motorists can expect to face late night and early morning lane closures next week (Sept. 14-18) when driving on Route 30 (Exton Bypass) between the Route 202 and Business Route 30 interchanges in East Whiteland, West Whiteland and East Caln townships, Chester County, for milling and paving operations, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. Crews will work Monday through Friday nights from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning to replace the nearly 14-year old riding surface on the five-mile long, four lane highway. Eastbound and westbound Route 30 will be reduced to one lane where the crews are working. PennDOT’s contractor will work Monday (Sept. 14) and early Tuesday morning (Sept. 15) on eastbound Route 30, closing the left travel lane. On the remaining four nights (Sept. 15-18), motorists will find crews milling and resurfacing the left lane on both sides of Route 30. The contractor’s work schedule is dependent on the weather. The $4,267,685 project is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Glasgow, Inc. of Glenside, Montgomery County is the general contractor. The project is scheduled to finish by January 2010. To learn more about how the federal economic recovery program will benefit Pennsylvania, visit www.recovery.pa.gov. 9/11/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Daytime-Restrictions-on-Swedesford-Road-Overpass-nwMFT_52.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Daytime-Restrictions-on-Swedesford-Road-Overpass-nwMFT_52.aspx09/8/2009 - King of Prussia, PA Daytime lane restrictions and brief stoppages will be in place on Swedesford Road at the Route 202 overpasses Tuesday through Friday, Sept. 8-11, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Workers as the Swedesford Road Bridge, located at the southern end of the Route 29 Interchange in East Whiteland Township, will be completing demolition and excavating for new foundations at that work site. The scheduled activities are weather dependent. The work is part of the ongoing replacement or modification of seven bridges over Route 202 between North Valley Road and the Route 30 Bypass to make room for a future improvement of the mainline expressway in Chester County. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com.9/8/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Stoppages-on-US-202-at-PA-29-for-Deck-Beam-Setting-nwMFT_51.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Stoppages-on-US-202-at-PA-29-for-Deck-Beam-Setting-nwMFT_51.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Nighttime lane restrictions will be in place on US Route 202 in Chester County next week(Aug. 30 to Sept. 3) for beam setting operations at the Route 29 bridge and for continuing construction at the nearby Swedesford Road overpass, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. Northbound and southbound lane restrictions will be in place on the expressway Sunday through Thursday nights, from 10 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the following morning, at the interchange area. Occasional stoppages of up to 15 minutes in both or either directions on Route 202 also may occur each evening. The lane closures will allow crews at the Route 29 structure to complete preparations for the placement of new beams for the center portion of the bridge (Sunday night), set the beams (Monday night), and place protective shielding on the underside of the new beams (Tuesday through Thursday nights). Workers as the Swedesford Road Bridge, located at the southern end of the Route 29 Interchange in East Whiteland Township, will be completing demolition activities at that work site. Corresponding daytime and overnight lane restrictions and brief stoppages also will be in place on Route 29 (Morehall Road) at Route 202 Sunday through Thursday from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., and from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning. Daytime and overnight lane restrictions and brief stoppages also may be in place on Swedesford Road at the Route 202 overpasses Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning. The scheduled activities are weather dependent. The work at both locations is part of the ongoing replacement or modification of seven bridges over Route 202 between North Valley Road and the Route 30 Bypass to make room for a future improvement of the mainline expressway in Chester County. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com.8/29/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Continued-Nighttime-Closures-on-US-202-at-PA-29-nwMFT_50.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Continued-Nighttime-Closures-on-US-202-at-PA-29-nwMFT_50.aspx08/23/2009 - King of Prussia, PA Motorists on US Route 202 will encounter nighttime lane restrictions and brief stoppages during the week of Aug. 24- 28 for ongoing bridge construction at the Route 29 Interchange in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. Northbound and southbound lane restrictions will be in place on the expressway Monday through Thursday nights, from 10 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the following morning, at the interchange area. Occasional stoppages of up to 15 minutes in both or either directions on Route 202 also may occur each evening. Daytime and overnight lane restrictions and brief stoppages will be in place on Route 29 (Morehall Road) at Route 202 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., and from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning. Crews at that location will be placing concrete for the center section median pier and preparing for beam placement the following week. Daytime and overnight lane restrictions and brief stoppages also will be in place on Swedesford Road at the Route 202 overpasses Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning. At the Swedesford Road work area, crews continue demolition of the northern half of the old bridge and its piers. The scheduled activities are weather dependent. The work at both locations is part of the ongoing replacement or modification of seven bridges over Route 202 between North Valley Road and the Route 30 Bypass to make room for a future improvement of the mainline expressway in Chester County. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com.8/25/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/More-Nighttime-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-at-PA-29-nwMFT_49.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/More-Nighttime-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-at-PA-29-nwMFT_49.aspx08/17/2009 - King of Prussia, PA Nighttime lane restrictions and brief stoppages will be in effect on Route 202 the week of Aug. 17 – 21 at two bridge construction locations at the Route 29 Interchange in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. Northbound and southbound lane restrictions will be in place on the expressway Monday through Thursday nights, from 10 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the following morning, at the interchange area. Occasional stoppages of up to 15 minutes in duration in both or either directions on Route 202 also may occur each evening. Daytime and overnight lane restrictions and brief stoppages also may be in place on Route 29 (Morehall Road) Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., and from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning. Daytime and overnight lane restrictions and brief stoppages may be in place on Swedesford Road at the Route 202 overpasses Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning. At the Swedesford Road work area, crews continue demolition of the northern half of the old bridge and its piers. Crews at the Route 29 (Morehall Road) location continue construction of the center section of the new bridge. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. The work at both locations is part of the ongoing construction to replace or modify seven bridges over Route 202 between North Valley Road and the Route 30 Bypass. The bridges are being replaced or modified to make room for a future improvement of the mainline expressway in Chester County. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com.8/17/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Bridge-Work-to-Close-Lanes-on-US-202-at-Night-nwMFT_48.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Bridge-Work-to-Close-Lanes-on-US-202-at-Night-nwMFT_48.aspx08/10/2009 - King of Prussia, PA Motorists on Route 202 in Chester County again will find nighttime lane closures and stoppages during the week of Aug. 10-14 for continuing work at the Swedesford Road Bridige in East Whiteland Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. Northbound and southbound lane restrictions will be in place on the expressway Monday through Thursday nights, from 10 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the following morning at the overpass, which is located at the southern end of the Route 29 Interchange. Occasional stoppages of up to 15 minutes in duration in both or either directions on Route 202 also may occur each evening for construction at the bridge site, especially Wednesday and Thursday nights while crews remove the old bridge’s beams. Daytime and overnight lane restrictions and brief stoppages also may be in place on Swedesford Road at the overpass for demolition activities as well. Flagger-controlled stoppages may occur Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and again from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. at the overpass. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. PennDOT completed construction of the southern half of the overpass and shifted traffic onto the section of the new bridge on July 24. Activities to dismantle the remaining section of old bridge began the following week. Construction also continues on the center section of the nearby Route 29 bridge over Route 202. The work at both locations is part of the ongoing construction to replace or modify seven bridges over Route 202 between North Valley Road and the Route 30 Bypass. The bridges are being replaced or modified to make room for a future improvement of the mainline expressway in Chester County. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com.8/12/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Nighttime-Restrictions-on-US-202-Near-Route-29-nwMFT_47.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Nighttime-Restrictions-on-US-202-Near-Route-29-nwMFT_47.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Route 202 in Chester County will be restricted to one lane in each direction for two nights next week for demolition of the northern half of the Swedesford Road overpass at the Route 29 Interchange in East Whiteland Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today. Northbound and southbound Route 202 will be reduced from two lanes to one on Wednesday and Thursday (July 29-30) from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning. Occasional brief stoppages in one or both directions also may occur during the demolition. Daytime lane restrictions on Swedesford Road at the overpass also will be in place Monday through Friday (July 27-31) for demolition activities as well. Flagger-controlled stoppages may occur each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the overpass, which is located between the intersections of Route 29 and Route 401. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. The work is part of the ongoing construction to replace or modify seven bridges over Route 202 between North Valley Road and the Route 30 Bypass. The bridges are being replaced or modified to make room for an additional northbound and southbound lane on this section of the highway. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com.7/24/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Aqua-PA-to-Close-Route-401-in-Chester-County-nwMFT_46.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Aqua-PA-to-Close-Route-401-in-Chester-County-nwMFT_46.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Aqua Pennsylvania will close Route 401 (Conestoga Road) between Deer Run Lane and Buck Run Lane in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, beginning Monday (June 22) for water main installation, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced. Route 401 will be closed weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through July 20. During construction, Route 401 through traffic will be detoured over Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue), Planebrook Road, and Phoenixville Pike. Local access will be maintained up the construction zone. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the area. Aqua Pennsylvania will complete the work under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit. Get PennDOT’s local news releases, traffic bulletins and other information anytime at www.dot.state.pa.us/district6. For more information, visit us through the Pennsylvania Homepage at www.state.pa.us or visit PennDOT directly at www.dot.state.pa.us.6/19/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Lane-Closures-on-US-202-in-Chadds-Ford-nwMFT_45.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Lane-Closures-on-US-202-in-Chadds-Ford-nwMFT_45.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA - Daytime lane closures are scheduled next week on Route 202 in Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced. The right lane on northbound Route 202 will be closed Monday-Wednesday (June 15-17) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Spring Hill Drive and Marshall Road for storm sewer installation. H.T. Sweeney and Son of Brookhaven, Pa., will complete the work under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit, as part of a private construction project for a PNC Bank location. Get PennDOT’s local news releases, traffic bulletins and other information anytime at www.dot.state.pa.us/district6. For more information, visit us through the Pennsylvania Homepage at www.state.pa.us or visit PennDOT directly at www.dot.state.pa.us. 6/12/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Lane-Restrictions-on-US-202-South-in-Bridgeport-nwMFT_44.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Lane-Restrictions-on-US-202-South-in-Bridgeport-nwMFT_44.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)today announced that lane restrictions are scheduled on Route 202 South just south of the Dannehower Bridge in Bridgeport Borough, Montgomery County, on Thursday and Friday (June 11-12) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for bridge inspections. The right lane on the south side on Route 202 will be closed on Thursday and the right lane on the north side will be closed on Friday. Motorists are advised to allow additional time for travel on these highways during the inspections.6/5/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Overnight-Stoppages-on-US-202-near-PA-29-nwMFT_43.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Overnight-Stoppages-on-US-202-near-PA-29-nwMFT_43.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Route 202 will be reduced to one lane in each direction and periodic stoppages will occur at night next week for demolition of the center section of the Route 29 bridge over the highway in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today. Northbound and southbound lane closures will be in place Monday through Thursday (May 18-21) from 10 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the following morning at the Route 29 Interchange. Periodic full stoppages of up to 15 minutes also may occur each evening as crews remove sections of the old bridge. PennDOT’s contractor completed construction of the northern one-third of the new overpass earlier this month and shifted its operations to the center section. The bridge is being replaced in three stages so that four lanes of traffic may be maintained on Route 29 at the busy interchange. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. Flagger-controlled lane restrictions also may occur on Swedesford Road, located just north of Route 29, and on Cedar Hollow Road at the new bridge over Route 202, located at the northern end of the interchange. Flaggers may be in place Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at both work areas. The structures are among seven bridges over Route 202 being replaced or modified to make room for a future improvement of the expressway between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com.5/19/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/US-202-Overnight-Restrictions-in-Chester-County-nwMFT_42.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/US-202-Overnight-Restrictions-in-Chester-County-nwMFT_42.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Motorists using Route 202 in Chester County will encounter nighttime lane restrictions next week (May 10-15) for continuing bridge construction at three locations in Tredyffrin and East Whiteland townships, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. Route 202 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction Sunday through Thursday (May 10-14) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning at the Route 29 overpass in East Whiteland Township, where crews will continue demolition of the center section of the overhead bridge. Intermittent traffic stoppages of up to 15 minutes also will occur during the overnight hours. Alternating northbound and southbound lane restrictions and brief closures on Route 202 also will occur from 10 p.m. Monday (May 11) to 5 a.m. Tuesday, (May 12) for bridge painting at the structure carrying Swedesford Road over the expressway south of the Route 401 Interchange in East Whiteland Township. In addition, Route 202 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction from 10 p.m. Thursday (May 14) to 5 a.m. Friday, (May 15) at the railroad bridge over Route 202 that is located approximately one mile north of the Route 29 Interchange in Tredyffrin Township. Full traffic stops of approximately 15 minutes also may occur on Route 202 at this location during this time. The railroad bridge is being raised to current standards that accommodate oversized vehicles using the expressway. Flagger-controlled lane restrictions also may occur on Swedesford Road at two overpass locations – one at the Route 29 Interchange and one between Church Road and Planebrook Road/Phoenixville Pike in East Whiteland Township – Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. The overpasses are among seven bridges over Route 202 being replaced or modified under two contracts totaling $40 million to make room for a future improvement of the expressway between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com.5/8/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Lane-Closures-Along-US-202-at-PA-29-Interchange-nwMFT_41.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Lane-Closures-Along-US-202-at-PA-29-Interchange-nwMFT_41.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA – With the first of three stages of construction now completed on the new Route 29 Bridge over Route 202 in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, northbound Route 29 traffic will be shifted onto the new bridge section Monday night or early Tuesday morning (May 4-5) and construction will begin on the span’s center section, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today. Lane closures and temporary traffic stoppages will occur on Route 29 between Route 30 and Swedesford Road from 10 p.m. Monday (May 4) to 5 a.m. Tuesday (May 5) while crews restripe the highway and relocate barriers to implement the traffic pattern change. In conjunction with the traffic shift on northbound Route 29, PennDOT will remove the restriction on left turns from northbound Route 29 to westbound Swedesford Road early Tuesday morning (May 5). This turn restriction, along with its related detour, has been in place since bridge work began on Route 29 in spring 2008. Northbound and southbound motorists on Route 202 will encounter nighttime lane closures and brief stoppages next week (May 4-8) at the Route 29 Interchange with the start of demolition of the center section of the Route 29 Bridge. Lane closures and stoppages will occur Monday through Friday (May 4-8) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Other work at the Route 29 Interchange next week may result in intermittent flagger-controlled lane closures on Swedesford Road at the bridge over Route 202 on Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flaggers also may be in place Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Cedar Hollow Road at the new bridge over Route 202. Crews at that location are finishing repaving activities at the approaches to the new bridge. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. The overpasses are among six bridges over Route 202 being replaced to make room for a future improvement of Route 202 between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com.5/1/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Bridge-Work-Scheduled-on-US-202-in-Chester-County-nwMFT_40.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Bridge-Work-Scheduled-on-US-202-in-Chester-County-nwMFT_40.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Nighttime travel restrictions will be in place at two locations on Route 202 in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, next wee (April 27-May 1) for continuing construction activities to replace six bridges over the expressway in Chester County. Route 202 will be reduced to one lane in each direction Monday through Friday (April 27-May 1) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. at the southern end of the Route 29 Interchange for the installation of protective shielding on the Swedesford Road north overpass. Occasional traffic stoppages of up to 15 minutes also may occur on Route 202 during the late night and early morning hours. In addition, alternating northbound and southbound lane closures and brief traffic stoppages will occur on Route 202 at the Swedesford Road south overpass between the Route 30 and Route 401 interchanges on Monday through Friday (April 27-May 1) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for bridge painting. Flagger-controlled lane restrictions may also take place on Swedesford Road at the bridge near the Route 29 intersection during the nighttime operation and on Monday through Friday (April 27-May 1) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for additional construction activities. The operations are weather dependent. These two bridges are among the six structures over Route 202 that PennDOT is replacing to make room for the future addition of a third northbound and southbound travel lane between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass in East Whiteland Township. For more information on the plan to improve Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com.4/24/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Nighttime-Lane-Closures-on-202-in-Chester-County-nwMFT_39.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Nighttime-Lane-Closures-on-202-in-Chester-County-nwMFT_39.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Nighttime lane restrictions will be in place next week (April 20-24) on Route 202 at three locations in East Whiteland and Tredyffrin townships, Chester County, for construction activities at three bridges over the expressway, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. Route 202 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction Wednesday through Friday (April 22-24) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning for setting beams at the Swedesford Road north overpass, located at the Route 29 Interchange in East Whiteland Township. Full stoppages of up to 15 minutes in duration also will occur each evening when beams are lifted and set in place. Flagger controlled lane closures also may occur on Swedesford Road at the bridge during the nighttime operation and on Monday through Friday (April 20-24) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for related construction activities. Northbound and southbound lane closures also will be in place on Route 202 approximately one mile north of the Route 29 Interchange in Tredyffrin Township as work gets underway to raise the abandoned railroad bridge that crosses the expressway just north of the new Cedar Hill Road overpass. The bridge is being raised to provide increased clearance for commercial vehicles using Route 202. It will become part of Tredyffrin Township’s pedestrian trail system. Alternating northbound and southbound lane closures also will occur on Route 202 on Monday through Friday (April 20-24) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for bridge painting at the Swedesford Road (south) overpass located between the Route 30 and Route 401 interchanges in East Whiteland Township. Corresponding flagger controlled lane restrictions also may occur each night on Swedesford Road between Planebrook Road/Phoenixville Pike and Church Road in East Whiteland Township during the bridge painting activities. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. The overpasses are among seven bridges over Route 202 that PennDOT is replacing or modifying to make room for a future improvement of the expressway between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, visit www.us202-300.com.4/17/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Night-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-in-East-Whiteland-nwMFT_38.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Night-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-in-East-Whiteland-nwMFT_38.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Motorists on Route 202 in Chester County will encounter nighttime lane closures next week (March 23-26) for guide rail installation between the Route 401 and Route 29 interchanges in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. Weather permitting, Route 202’s northbound and southbound left lane will be closed Monday through Thursday from 10 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the following morning. Flagger-controlled lane restrictions also may occur Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Swedesford Road between Phoenixville Pike/Planebrook Road and Church Road for painting activities on the new bridge over Route 202. Off-peak daytime lane restrictions also may be in place on Swedesford Road approaching the bridge over Route 202 at the Route 29 Interchange for bridge construction. The work is part of PennDOT’s ongoing project to replace or modify seven bridges over Route 202 to make room for a future improvement of the limited access highway between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township.3/19/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/PA-Turnpike-Widening-To-Close-Route-252-Bridge-nwMFT_37.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/PA-Turnpike-Widening-To-Close-Route-252-Bridge-nwMFT_37.aspx2/20/2009-(KING OF PRUSSIA) The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will close Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) between Adams Drive and Yellow Springs Road in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, beginning Monday, March 2, for the replacement of the Route 252 Bridge over the Turnpike, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced. During construction, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will detour Route 252 (Valley Forge Road) through traffic over Route 202, Route 422, and Route 23(Port Kennedy Road). Local access will be maintained up the construction zone. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the area. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will perform the work under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit. The new bridge is expected to open in early November.2/20/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Lane-Closures-on-Knapp-Road-for-US-202-Widening-nwMFT_36.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Lane-Closures-on-Knapp-Road-for-US-202-Widening-nwMFT_36.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Knapp Road will be restricted to one lane in each direction between Witchwood Drive and Route 202 in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County, for 22 months, starting Monday (February 16), for the construction of the Route 202 Parkway, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. Lane closures will be in place on Knapp Road for the widening and reconstruction of the road and the building of the intersection with the new Parkway. The restriction will be in effect until December 2010. PennDOT began construction last November on the first of three contracts to construct the new 8.4-mile-long Parkway between Montgomeryville and Doylestown. The Parkway is expected to open in 2011. Under this initial $31.7 million contract, crews are building the 1.8 mile portion of the Parkway between Route 63 and Route 463 in Montgomery Township. J.D. Eckman Inc. of Atglen, Pa. is the general contractor. The two remaining phases, constructing the Parkway from Route 463 to Pickertown Road in Warrington Township, Bucks County, and from Pickertown Road to Route 611 in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, are expected to begin later this year. Additional information on the Route 202 Parkway is available at: www.us202-700.com.2/11/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-to-Rehab-Bridge-on-US-202-in-West-Goshen-nwMFT_35.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-to-Rehab-Bridge-on-US-202-in-West-Goshen-nwMFT_35.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced that construction will begin in April 2009 to rehabilitate the three-span bridge carrying Route 202 over SEPTA-owned railroad tracks in West Goshen Township, Chester County. The $3,717,405 project is scheduled to finish in November 2010. Starting this spring, PennDOT will replace the superstructure (steel I-beams and concrete deck) on the Route 202 bridge that is located between Matlack Street and the Westtown Road Interchange. The project will be built in five stages in order to keep Route 202 open to two lanes of traffic in each direction during most times of the day. PennDOT District Executive Lester C. Toaso said the bridge’s steel beams and concrete deck have deteriorated to the extent that they must be replaced. The bridge was built in 1954. In April 2007, PennDOT installed 24 steel support columns beneath the structure to reinforce the deck and keep the bridge from being posted with a weight restriction. The bridge is 68 feet wide, 138 feet long and carries 49,000 vehicles a day. Route 202 will remain open to traffic during construction but motorists will face changing traffic patterns and lane closures during overnight hours (10 p.m. to 5 a.m.) and possibly on weekends. J.D. Eckman, Inc. of Atglen, Pa. is the general contractor on the 100-percent state funded project.1/7/2009 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-Breaks-Ground-for-Route-202-Parkway-nwMFT_34.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-Breaks-Ground-for-Route-202-Parkway-nwMFT_34.aspxMONTGOMERYVILLE – State Transportation Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E., state and local officials broke ground today for the $200-million, 8.4-mile Route 202 Parkway in Montgomery and Bucks counties. “Today we highlight the beginning of construction to build this specially designed roadway that will ease congestion and blend in with the communities along the heavily traveled corridor between Montgomeryville and Doylestown,” Biehler said. PennDOT is starting construction on the first of three phases. The roadway is expected to be completed in 2011. The initial phase of the project will cost $31.7 million and will build the 1.8-mile portion of the Parkway between Route 63 and Route 463 in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County. J.D. Eckman Inc. of Atglen is the general contractor. The two remaining phases, constructing the Parkway from Route 463 to Pickertown Road in Warrington Township, Bucks County, and from Pickertown Road to Route 611 in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, are expected to begin in mid-2009. The Parkway will feature: • Four 11-foot-wide travel lanes, two in each direction, between Route 63 and Route 463 in Montgomery County, a distance of 1.8 miles. • Two 11-foot-wide travel lanes, one in each direction, from north of Route 463 to its connection with Route 611 in Buck County, a distance of 6.6 miles. • Five-foot paved shoulders/bicycle lanes and an additional stabilized shoulder for emergency access and breakdowns. • Nine signalized intersections at: Knapp Road; Connector Road to Route 309; Costco Drive; Route 463; Knapp Road/Witchwood Drive; County Line Road; Route 152; Bristol Road; and Lower State Road. • Left turn lanes at all intersections and on major cross streets. • Eleven new bridges, including overpasses at Route 309, Almshouse Road and New Britain Road and underpasses at Pickertown Road and Wells Road. • A 12-foot-wide, bicycle/walking path along the entire length of the Parkway and 19 access points to the trail. • Five trailhead parking areas adjacent to the Parkway at Knapp Road, Route 309, near Stump Road/County Line Road intersection, Bristol Road, and New Britain Road. • Liner patterns and stained concrete on all roadway barriers, culverts, retaining walls and bridge surfaces to simulate a traditional, stone appearance; 14,300 linear feet of landscaped earth berms; landscaped median islands; riparian buffer plantings along wetlands and waterways; and other aesthetic enhancements. • A posted speed limit of 40 miles per hour and the designation of U.S. Route 202 upon its opening in 2011. Additional information on the Route 202 Parkway is available at www.us202-700.com. 11/21/2008 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Groundbreaking-for-US-202-Parkway-Construction-nwMFT_33.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Groundbreaking-for-US-202-Parkway-Construction-nwMFT_33.aspxThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to highlight the start of construction on the $200 million project to build the 8.4-mile-long Route 202 Parkway between Montgomeryville and Doylestown in Montgomery and Bucks counties, respectively. Friday, November 21, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Montgomery Township Building at 1001 Stump Road in Montgomeryville, PA 18936 WHO: Honorable Allen D. Biehler, P.E., Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Lester C. Toaso, District Executive, PennDOT Engineering District 6 State, County and Municipal officials To highlight the start of construction to build a new road to enhance travel and ease congestion along this heavily-traveled section of the Route 202 Corridor. The Parkway will have four travel lanes from Route 63 to Route 463 in Montgomery Township and two lanes from Route 463 to Route 611 in Montgomery, Warrington and Doylestown townships. Construction is beginning on the first of three contracts to build the new Parkway, which will open in 2011.11/20/2008 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Swedesford-Road-To-Close-For-Bridge-Work-On-US-202-nwMFT_31.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Swedesford-Road-To-Close-For-Bridge-Work-On-US-202-nwMFT_31.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA - A section of Swedesford Road in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, will be closed and detoured Thursday night into Friday morning (Nov. 13-14) for construction on the bridge over Route 202. Swedesford Road will be closed to through traffic between Planebrook Road/Phoenixville Pike and Church Road from 9 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday. The closure will allow crews to complete line striping and remove construction barriers from the new overpass and its roadway approaches. Swedesford Road through traffic will be detoured over Planebrook Road, Route 30 and Church Road during this operation, which is weather dependent. The overpass is one of five structures currently under construction as part of PennDOT's ongoing project to replace or modify bridges over Route 202 to make room for a future improvement of the limited access highway between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to www.us202-300.com 11/10/2008 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-Launches-Program-to-Display-Travel-Times-nwMFT_32.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-Launches-Program-to-Display-Travel-Times-nwMFT_32.aspx11/10/2008-KING OF PRUSSIA The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced that it will launch a pilot program on Monday, Nov. 17, to display travel times on eight dynamic message signs in Chester County to provide real-time travel information to motorists driving on routes 202, 30 and 100. “The recent installation of new software, vehicle detectors and dynamic message signs on portions of these three highways give us the capability to provide real-time travel information to motorists,” PennDOT District Executive Lester C. Toaso said. “Our plan is to eventually post travel times on all our message signs in the five-county region as we install the necessary equipment and software." “Providing real-time travel information can help motorists make better decisions concerning their travel routes and help reduce driver anxiety during times of congestion,” he said. PennDOT will post travel times on message signs along: • Route 202, between Route 401 and Matlack Street. • Route 100, between Route 202 and Route 113. • Route 30, between Route 202 and Route 322. The pilot program will begin with an initial two-week test period, during which the eight message signs will display travel time information weekdays and weekends at various times. Following the test phase, PennDOT will display travel times on the message boards seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Toaso said each of the message signs will display a three-line message to inform motorists of the travel time and distance to a certain interchange. The top line of the message will typically display the phrase “Avg. Travel Time.” Secondary lines will typically display the destination (e.g. To US 30 EXIT, To BUS 30 EXIT, To US 202 EXIT, To PA 3 EXIT, To US 322 EXIT); the distance to the destination in miles and the travel time in minutes. Minor variations may be used in situations where travel times are being posted for a specific area along the main road or along an intersecting roadway. The travel time message system is supported by a series of vehicle detectors that measure traffic information, including vehicular speed and volume along a particular section of highway. The data is collected and a computer automatically calculates travel times, refreshing message boards every 20 seconds. Toaso said travel time information will be the default message throughout the day on these message boards; however, it will be replaced by a higher priority message in the event of an incident or emergency on the highway, hazardous weather condition or an AMBER alert. PennDOT installed 58 vehicle detectors and 18 dynamic message signs along routes 202, 30 and 100 during the recently completed $13 million project that added Intelligent Transportation System components on the highways. Also installed were 33 closed-circuit television cameras that are used by PennDOT to monitor traffic flow. PennDOT plans to follow up on the pilot program by posting travel time information on Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway), where Intelligent Transportation System equipment is currently being installed between Interstate 476 and Passyunk Avenue as part of a $23 million project. 11/10/2008 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Weekend-Closures-on-Northbound-US-202-nwMFT_30.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Weekend-Closures-on-Northbound-US-202-nwMFT_30.aspxNorthbound Route 202 will be reduced from two lanes to one between the Route 30 and Route 252 interchanges in East Whiteland and Tredyffrin townships, Chester County, on Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 18-19) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for resurfacing, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. PennDOT said the contractor plans to close Route 202’s northbound left lane on Saturday and northbound right lane on Sunday to resurface the roadway with a thin asphalt material. Motorists are advised to allow additional time to drive through the construction area because backups may occur. This work is dependent on the weather. Glasgow, Inc. of Glenside, Pa. is the general contractor on the $1.8 million project.10/16/2008 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Overnight-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-nwMFT_29.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Overnight-Lane-Closures-on-US-202-nwMFT_29.aspxOvernight lane closures are scheduled on Route 202 between the Route 252 and Route 30 interchanges in Tredyffrin and East Whiteland townships, Chester County, for road resurfacing, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. Southbound Route 202 will be closed to one lane on Monday through Wednesday nights (Oct. 13-15) from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning while crews resurface the roadway with a thin asphalt material. Northbound traffic on Route 202 will be restricted to one lane on Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 13-14) and on Thursday and Friday (Oct. 16-17) from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Motorists are advised to allow more time to travel through the construction areas because backups will occur. The construction schedule is dependent on the weather. Glasgow, Inc. of Glenside, Pa. is the general contractor on the $1.8 million project.10/15/2008 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-Opens-Bids-to-Build-Part-of-US-202-nwMFT_28.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-Opens-Bids-to-Build-Part-of-US-202-nwMFT_28.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that it received an apparent low bid of $31,725,653 to build the first section of the 8.6-mile Route 202 Parkway between Route 63 (Welsh Road) and Route 611 in Montgomery and Bucks counties. Construction is expected to start in December. J.D. Eckman, Inc. of Atglen, Pa. submitted the apparent low bid to build the 1.8-mile-long portion of the parkway between Route 63 (Welsh Road) and Route 463 (Horsham Road) in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County. The bid was one of seven PennDOT received to build this section of the Parkway. The apparent low bid now must undergo a thorough evaluation to ensure that it conforms to all state specifications prior to the award of the contract. "Today's bid opening is a milestone for all those who have worked many years for a new roadway to improve travel and reduce congestion between Montgomeryville and Doylestown," PennDOT District Executive Lester C. Toaso said. "The wait for the Parkway is nearly over as construction soon will begin to provide additional capacity on this overcrowded stretch of the Route 202 Corridor." This contract is the first of three to proceed to construction to build the new Parkway, which will have four travel lanes between Route 63 and Route 463, and two lanes between Route 463 and Route 611. Bid openings for the two remaining construction contracts are scheduled for early 2009. Construction of the entire Parkway is scheduled to finish in 2011. The cost to design and build the Parkway is $200 million. On the four-lane section between Route 63 (Welsh Road) and Route 463 (Horsham Road), the Parkway will have two travel lanes in each direction with left turn lanes at all intersections and on major side roads. It also will include: * Five-foot wide paved shoulder/bicycle lanes with an additional three-foot wide shoulder for emergency access and breakdowns. * A new connection road between Costco Drive and General Hancock Boulevard. * Two connector roads between the Parkway and Route 309. * Five new signalized intersections including Parkway/Knapp Road; Parkway/Connector Road "A" to 309; Parkway/Costco Drive; Parkway/Horsham Road; and Knapp Road/Withwood Drive. * A new 117-foot long, one-span bridge carrying the Parkway over Route 309. * A new at-grade bridge over a tributary to the Neshaminy Creek north of Knapp Road. * Two new arch culverts over tributaries to the Little Neshaminy Creek and the extension of an existing box culvert on Route 309. * Approximately 1,300 linear feet of retaining walls to minimize wetland impacts, stream impacts and right of way impacts. The walls will be built using a design-build process to save construction and design costs. * Modifications to the existing signal at Route 309/Garden Golf Boulevard to include Connector Road "A" as the fourth leg. * The installation of new traffic signal control equipment at the new signalized intersections. The new signal control system will detect and collect vehicle data by processing video images and automatically optimize the traffic signal timing in response to real-time traffic demands. Pedestrian accommodations are also included at all signalized intersections including pedestrian signal heads with countdown timers. * Independent 12-foot wide shared-use path serving walkers and bicyclists. Nine access points to the trail will be available within this section of the Parkway. * 10 storm water management facilities * Seven bio-retention areas to promote storm water infiltration and improved water quality * Trailhead parking areas off Route 309 and Knapp Road with a total of 101 parking spaces. * Context sensitive design elements including form liner patterns and painted concrete on all roadway barriers, culverts, retaining walls and bridge surfaces to simulate a traditional, stone appearance; 2,900 feet of landscaped earth berms; extensive landscaping along the roadways and trails; landscaped median islands; riparian buffer plantings along wetlands and waterways; and other aesthetic enhancements. Toaso said PennDOT is presently finalizing the engineering plans and acquiring the necessary property to build the two remaining sections of the Parkway between Route 463 and Pickertown Road and between Pickertown Road and Route 611. Construction on these sections is expected to start in mid-2009.9/18/2008 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Bridge-Work-on-Route-202-Slated-for-Sept.-13th-nwMFT_27.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Bridge-Work-on-Route-202-Slated-for-Sept.-13th-nwMFT_27.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA - Route 202 motorists in Chester County will encounter overnight lane closures and periodic stoppages Saturday (Sept. 13) for bridge work north of the Route 30 Interchange in East Whiteland Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. Northbound and southbound Route 202 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction Saturday morning from 12:01 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Swedesford Road overpass, located between the Route 30 and Route 401 interchanges. Full stoppages of up to 15 minutes in duration also will occur on Route 202 when crews set four new concrete beams for the northern half of the Swedesford Road overpass. Work on the bridge also will close Swedesford Road between Planebrook Road/ Phoenixville Pike and Church Road from 10 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday. A posted detour will take through traffic over Church Road, Route 30 and Planebrook Road. The scheduled operation is weather dependent. Scheduled lane and road closures will be postponed until Saturday night/Sunday morning in the event of rain. The Swedesford Road overpass is one of five structures currently under construction as part of PennDOT's ongoing project to replace or modify seven bridges over Route 202. The bridges are being replaced to make room for a future improvement of the limited access highway between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. For more information on the widening and reconstruction of Route 202 in Chester County, go to: www.us202-300.com/www.us202-300.com>.9/8/2008 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-to-Resurface-Five-Miles-of-US-202-nwMFT_25.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/PennDOT-to-Resurface-Five-Miles-of-US-202-nwMFT_25.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Construction is scheduled to start Thursday (September 4, 2008) on a two-month project to patch and resurface 5.3 miles of Route 202 between Route 252 and the Swedesford Road overpass located just north of the Route 30 Interchange in Tredyffrin and East Whiteland townships, Chester County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today. Crews will work Mondays through Fridays from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning over the next two months to replace deteriorated concrete and to resurface the four-lane highway with a thin asphalt material to provide better traction. The project is scheduled to finish by November 21, 2008. During overnight hours, Route 202 will be reduced to one lane in one or both directions depending on where crews are working. The contractor plans to start the patching operation on southbound Route 202. Tuesday and Wednesday night (September 2-3), a lane closure will occur on this stretch of Route 202 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for a moving operation to spot locations where concrete will be replaced. The operation will start tonight on southbound Route 202. Motorists are advised to allow extra time to drive on Route 202 during construction because backups may occur. In addition to this project, PennDOT is presently replacing seven overhead bridges along this section of Route 202 and designing final engineering plans to add an additional northbound and southbound lane on the highway. “With mainline construction a few years away from starting to rebuild and widen this portion of Route 202, we’re addressing the poor pavement condition so motorists have a better road to travel on before and during the upcoming reconstruction project,” PennDOT District Executive Lester C. Toaso said. Glasgow, Inc. of Glenside Pa. is the general contractor on the $2,195,486 project that is financed with 100 percent state funds.9/3/2008 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Overnight-Lane-Restrictions-on-US-202-for-Paving-nwMFT_26.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Overnight-Lane-Restrictions-on-US-202-for-Paving-nwMFT_26.aspxThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that overnight lane closures will be in effect over the next two weeks on Route 202 between Route 100 and Route 30 in West Goshen, West Whiteland and East Whiteland townships, Chester County, for milling and paving. Crews will work Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. The work schedule is: * Tonight (September 3) - The left lane will be closed on northbound Route 202. * Thursday (September 4) - The left lane will be closed on southbound Route 202. * Sunday (September 7) - The left lane will be closed on southbound Route 202. * Monday and Tuesday (September 8-9) -The right lane will be closed on northbound Route 202. * Wednesday and Thursday (September 10-11) - The right lane will be closed on southbound Route 202. * Sunday (September 12) - The shoulders will be closed on northbound and southbound Route 202. The work is part of PennDOT's $3,897,304 million project to repair and resurface 21 miles of state highway in Chester County. Allan Myers, LP, is the general contractor on the project that is funded with 100 percent state money. The contract is expected to be completed by October 11, 2008. Get PennDOT's local news releases, traffic bulletins and other information anytime at: www.dot.state.pa.us/district6 For more information, visit us through the Pennsylvania Homepage at www.state.pa.us or visit PennDOT directly at: www.dot.state.pa.us 9/3/2008 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Bridge-Work-Causes-Nighttime-Restrictions-on-US202-nwMFT_24.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Bridge-Work-Causes-Nighttime-Restrictions-on-US202-nwMFT_24.aspxKING OF PRUSSIA, PA – Motorists on Route 202 in Chester County will continue to encounter nighttime lane closures and periodic stoppages at bridge construction sites in East Whiteland Township next week (August 18-22), the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced today. Northbound and southbound lane closures will be in place on Route 202 on Monday through Friday nights at the Swedesford Road Bridge, at the Route 29 Interchange, and at the Church Road Bridge, just south of the Route 401 Interchange. One lane will be closed in each direction from 10 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the following morning. Periodic full traffic stoppages of up to 15 minutes in duration also may occur during the nighttime and overnight hours each evening. The restrictions will be in place as crews continue demolition of the southern half of the Swedesford Road structure and complete the placement of protective shielding on the underside of the new Church Road span. Off-peak daytime lane restrictions also will continue Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., on Swedesford Road at the bridge, and on Cedar Hollow Road, at the north end of the Route 29 Interchange for construction on the bridges over Route 202. The scheduled operations all are weather dependent. The overpasses are among five structures currently under construction as part of PennDOT’s ongoing project to replace or modify bridges over Route 202 to make room for a future improvement of the limited access highway between North Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township and the Route 30 Bypass Interchange in East Whiteland Township. 8/15/2008 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/Route-202-Reopens-After-Power-Lines-Accident-nwMFT_23.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/Route-202-Reopens-After-Power-Lines-Accident-nwMFT_23.aspxEAST WHITELAND, Pa. (CBS 3) Route 202 was closed for more than four hours Monday after a construction crane struck power wires in East Whiteland, Pennsylvania. All traffic was exited off Route 202 in both directions at Route 401 and Route 29 from 7:30 a.m. until crews cleared the scene at about 12 p.m. Authorities said there were no injuries and OSHA responded to the scene and is investigating the accident.7/28/2008 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.us202.com/News/WELCOME-TO-THE-NEW-US202.COM----nwMFT_22.aspxhttp://www.us202.com/News/WELCOME-TO-THE-NEW-US202.COM----nwMFT_22.aspxGVF Transportation and PennDOT would like to welcome you to the new US202.com website. With the updated site there are many new user friendly features. The first feature is our new RSS feed for news which you can add to your desktop, email, blog or many other places that you use. There are also news updates for 202 sections 300 and 700 at the bottom of the page that update automatically. In addition the 202 traffic cameras are now avialable as well as alternatives when commuting on US 202. If you have any questions or sugestions for the website click on the contact us button. 7/21/2008 12:00:00 AM