MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, PA — Construction crews are set to descend on one of Montgomery County’s busiest intersections, ready to undertake a multimillion-dollar improvement project designed to enhance safety and traffic flow. However, with progress comes temporary disruption, and motorists are being warned to expect delays.
Beginning Monday, January 29, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will kick off a $14.2 million project at the intersection known as ‘Five Points.’ This bustling crossroads, where Route 309 (Bethlehem Pike), Route 463 (Horsham Road/Cowpath Road), and Business U.S. 202 (Doylestown Road) intersect in Montgomery Township, has long been a focal point for traffic congestion and safety concerns.
Under the project, PennDOT’s contractor, Road-Con, Inc., of West Chester, will install additional through lanes on Route 463 in both directions and on southbound Route 309. The expansion is significant, increasing the approach lanes from 15 to 18, which should improve traffic flow and reduce crashes at this often problematic intersection.
But there’s more to this overhaul than just extra lanes. The intersection will also see an upgrade and retiming of signalization, installation of sidewalks, ADA curb ramps, and guiderail, improved stormwater drainage, new signage, and pavement markings, driveway access adjustments, and erosion sediment reduction.
Moreover, the improvements on Routes 463 and 309 will enhance traffic flow for westbound Route 463 motorists turning right onto northbound Business U.S. 202.
However, before these improvements can take effect, motorists will need to navigate a maze of periodic lane closures for tree clearing and utility work, expected to last through early March. The closures will affect Route 309 between North Wales Road and McLaughlin Road, Route 463 between Lansdale Avenue and North Wales Road, and Business U.S. 202 between Route 309 and Betty’s Avenue.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through these work zones, as backups and delays are anticipated during the construction period. As always, all scheduled activities are weather dependent.
This project is financed entirely with federal funds.
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