MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Drivers in Abington and Cheltenham townships should prepare for detours and possible traffic backups beginning Friday, May 29, as SEPTA construction forces the closure of Mount Carmel Avenue for an entire weekend.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Mount Carmel Avenue
- Dates: Friday, May 29, through Monday, June 1
- Times: 24 hours a day
- Reason: SEPTA construction work
According to PennDOT, Mount Carmel Avenue will be closed between Tyson Avenue and Houston Avenue throughout the construction period.
During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Edge Hill Road, Jenkintown Road, and Easton Road around the work zone.
Local access will remain available at all times, but motorists traveling near the closure or along the detour route should expect delays and heavier-than-normal traffic conditions. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time and seek alternate routes when possible.
SEPTA is performing the work under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit. All scheduled activities remain weather dependent and could change if conditions warrant.
Drivers looking for continuing updates on road closures, detours, and construction impacts across the region can visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center for real-time roadway information and continuing traffic coverage.
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