LOWER POTTSGROVE TOWNSHIP, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced plans for a significant reconstruction project on U.S. 422 in Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County. The $83.6 million undertaking will improve approximately 1.7 miles of the expressway and replace two bridges between the Sanatoga Interchange and Porter Road.
Next week, clearing and grubbing operations will commence. From Tuesday, January 2 through Thursday, January 4, motorists can expect single lane closures on eastbound U.S. 422 between Armand Hammer Boulevard and Evergreen Road from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Single lane closures will also affect westbound U.S. 422 during specific times throughout these days. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time as delays are expected.
The primary objectives of this project are to extend the expressway’s design life, improve ride quality and safety, and enhance the condition of roadside elements including stormwater basins, drainage inlets, slope stabilization, guiderails, and signage.
The project, referred to as Section M1B, will see U.S. 422 reconstructed on both existing and revised alignments to improve horizontal curve radii, shoulder widths, and vertical clearance. This is part of an effort to enhance travel and safety. A culvert at Sprogels Run, located 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 include the reconstruction and lengthening of the acceleration ramp from the Sanatoga Interchange to westbound U.S. 422, the installation of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) equipment and components, construction of sound barriers along portions of westbound U.S. 422, upgraded signage, and improved stormwater management facilities.
The Section M1B project is the seventh project to move to construction under PennDOT’s initiative to rebuild and improve the U.S. 422 Bypass near Pottstown. Since 2012, PennDOT has invested more than $260 million to improve the U.S. 422 corridor in Montgomery and Chester counties.
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