CHELTENHAM TWP, PA — Drivers in eastern Montgomery County should prepare for long-term detours and heavier congestion beginning Thursday as PennDOT launches extended roadway construction closures on Route 73 (Church Road) and Greenwood Avenue in Cheltenham Township.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Route 73 (Church Road), Greenwood Avenue, Easton Road, Route 309, Washington Lane, Township Line Road
- Dates: Thursday, May 21, through Monday, August 3
- Times: Weekdays, 24 hours a day
- Reason: Roadway construction and traffic safety improvements
PennDOT said Route 73 (Church Road) will close weekdays between Rices Mill Road and Bent Road starting Thursday, May 21, and continuing through Monday, August 3, under a $10.8 million project aimed at improving traffic flow and safety along the corridor.
During the weekday closure, drivers will be directed to use Easton Road, Route 309, and Washington Lane to reconnect with Route 73 (Church Road).
Greenwood Avenue also will close weekdays during the same period between Spruce Lane and Barker Road. Drivers traveling through the area will be detoured using Rices Mill Road and Township Line Road.
Local access to homes and businesses will remain available throughout construction, according to PennDOT.
Motorists should expect backups and slower travel near the work zones and along surrounding detour routes, especially during rush hours. Plan extra time, seek alternate routes where possible, and prepare for changing traffic patterns throughout the summer.
For continuing updates on road closures, detours, and commuter impacts across southeastern Pennsylvania, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center.
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