MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has unveiled a significant $55.1 million project, set to improve and widen approximately 1.8 miles of U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) from Johnson Highway to Township Line Road. The ambitious initiative will span Norristown and East Norriton and Whitpain townships in Montgomery County and is poised to bring substantial enhancements to the local infrastructure.
Beginning Monday, January 22, through Friday, February 2, commuters should prepare for weekday lane closures at the Township Line Road and Swede Road Intersection. The closures, taking place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, are necessitated by PECO overhead utility construction. Further weekday lane closures will be implemented as needed on various sections of the highway, including U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) between Johnson Highway and Swede Road, Germantown Pike between Mill Road and Hannah Avenue, and others.
While these closures are designed to cause minimal disruption by being scheduled outside of peak travel hours, motorists are advised to allow extra time when commuting through these areas. Backups and slowdowns are expected, and all construction schedules are subject to weather conditions.
Beyond mere road resurfacing, the project offers a comprehensive upgrade to this stretch of U.S. 202. PennDOT’s contractor, Allan Myers, LP, plans to reconstruct and widen the highway from two lanes to a more spacious configuration featuring two northbound lanes, one southbound lane, and a center turn lane. Additionally, five-foot bicycle lanes will be installed in both directions, along with new sidewalks at various locations.
The project also includes the reconstruction of one bridge and one box culvert, the construction of two sound walls and retaining walls, and the installation of new signals, signing, and pavement markings. To further enhance traffic flow, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) will be integrated into the project.
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