PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers across Montgomery and Philadelphia counties should prepare for lane closures, slowdowns, and overnight delays this week as PennDOT crews continue resurfacing and paving operations on several heavily traveled roadways.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Alan Wood Road, Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Robbins Street, Rhawn Street, Holme Avenue
- Dates: Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, June 5
- Times: Various daytime and overnight hours
- Reason: Milling, paving, and line striping
PennDOT said resurfacing crews will work on multiple state highways throughout the region as part of broader roadway improvement contracts covering more than 240 miles of roads across southeastern Pennsylvania.
In Montgomery County, weekday lane closures with flagging will affect Alan Wood Road between Tees Boulevard and Ridge Road in Plymouth Township from Thursday, May 28, through Friday, June 5. Work hours will run nightly from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM for milling operations.
Several Philadelphia streets also will face daytime and overnight lane restrictions beginning Tuesday, May 26.
On Cecil B. Moore Avenue, lane closures will occur nightly between 10th Street and Ridge Avenue from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM for paving operations.
Robbins Street between Frankford Avenue and State Road will face lane closures from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and again overnight from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM for paving and line striping.
Rhawn Street between Oxford Avenue and State Road also will experience daytime and overnight lane restrictions for line striping work. Daytime closures will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, while overnight operations will occur from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
On Holme Avenue, lane closures between U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard) and Academy Road will occur during the same daytime and overnight periods for line striping.
Motorists should expect backups and slower travel near all active work zones. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time, remain alert around construction crews, and seek alternate routes whenever possible.
PennDOT said the projects are designed to improve roadway safety and ride quality through milling, repaving, and fresh asphalt installation across the region’s highway network.
All scheduled activities remain weather dependent and could change if conditions warrant.
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