MONTGOMERY TWP, PA — Drivers who rely on the busy Five-Points Intersection in Montgomery Township should prepare for significant disruptions beginning later this month as PennDOT closes the intersection overnight for final paving work on a major safety and capacity improvement project.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Route 309 (Bethlehem Pike), Route 463 (Horsham Road/Cowpath Road), Business U.S. 202 (Doylestown Road)
- Dates: June 28-July 16, 2026
- Times: Overnight closures from 11:00 PM-5:00 AM; daytime lane closures from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Reason: Milling and final paving
According to PennDOT, the Five-Points Intersection will be closed to through traffic overnight from Sunday, June 28, through Thursday, July 2, and again from Sunday, July 12, through Thursday, July 16. Periodic daytime lane closures on roads approaching the intersection are also scheduled from June 29 through July 2 and July 7 through July 16.
During the overnight closures, drivers will be directed to use the following detours:
- Southbound Route 309 (Bethlehem Pike): West on Broad Street, then east on Route 63 (Main Street/Welsh Road) back to Route 309.
- Northbound Route 309 (Bethlehem Pike): North on the U.S. 202 Bypass, then north on County Line Road back to Route 309.
- Westbound Route 463 (Horsham Road): North on the U.S. 202 Bypass, then north on County Line Road to Business U.S. 202 (Doylestown Road).
- Eastbound Route 463 (Cowpath Road): West on Broad Street, then east on Route 63 (Main Street/Welsh Road) back to Route 309.
- Southbound Business U.S. 202 (Doylestown Road): East on County Line Road, then north on the U.S. 202 Bypass to Route 309.
Motorists should plan extra time and expect delays both within the work zone and along detour routes. Drivers unfamiliar with the area may want to review alternate routes before traveling through the corridor during overnight hours.
The paving work will substantially complete a $14.6 million intersection improvement project designed to ease congestion and improve safety at one of Montgomery County’s busiest crossroads. The project expands approach lanes from 15 to 18, upgrades traffic signals, improves pedestrian accessibility, enhances drainage infrastructure, and installs new pavement markings and signage.
All work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled if conditions warrant.
For the latest road closures, detours, construction updates, and commuter alerts across southeastern Pennsylvania, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/.
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