LOWER POTTSGROVE TWP, PA — In a major announcement that will impact many local commuters, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has outlined plans to begin excavation and drainage installation operations on U.S. 422. This marks the commencement of an ambitious $83.6 million project aimed at reconstructing approximately 1.7 miles of the expressway, replacing two bridges between the Sanatoga Interchange and Porter Road in Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County.
The work schedule for this week includes intermittent lane and shoulder closures on both the westbound and eastbound U.S. 422 from Monday, March 4, to Thursday, March 7. Westbound closures will be between Evergreen Road and Armand Hammer Boulevard from 4:00 AM to 2:00 PM, while eastbound closures will occur between Armand Hammer Boulevard and Evergreen Road from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Moreover, Sanatoga Road between Linfield Road and East High Street will be closed and detoured 24/7 from Monday, March 4, through Friday, April 15, for water and sewer relocation. The detour will direct motorists to use Linfield Road, Evergreen Road, and High Street.
Commuters are urged to allow extra time when traveling through or near these work areas as backups and delays are expected. All scheduled activities are subject to weather conditions.
The project, known as Section M1B, will see U.S. 422 reconstructed on both existing and revised alignments to improve curvature, shoulder widths, and vertical clearance to enhance travel safety. A culvert at Sprogels Run, just east of Porter Road, along with an existing single-span bridge carrying U.S. 422 over Porter Road, will be replaced with a new two-span bridge. The bridge carrying U.S. 422 over Sanatoga Road and Sanatoga Creek will also be reconstructed and widened.
Additional improvements encompass the reconstruction and lengthening of the acceleration ramp from the Sanatoga Interchange to westbound U.S. 422, installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) equipment along the corridor, constructing sound barriers along portions of westbound U.S. 422, upgrading existing signage and installing new signage, replacing the closed system drainage system and cross culverts throughout the project limits, and improving stormwater management facilities.
This project is the seventh to move to construction under PennDOT’s initiative to rebuild and improve the U.S. 422 Bypass near Pottstown, underlining the commitment to enhancing infrastructure and safety for Montgomery County residents.
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