NORRISTOWN, PA — Drivers along U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) in Montgomery County face additional traffic disruptions through the end of December as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) completes paving, intersection improvements, and median construction. The restrictions will affect approximately 1.8 miles of highway through Norristown, East Norriton Township and Whitpain Township, along with three nearby intersections.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike), Johnson Highway, Germantown Pike and Township Line Road
- Dates: Through December 31, 2026, with varying restrictions
- Times: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for daytime work; 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM for scheduled overnight intersection work
- Reason: Final paving, line striping, and median island construction
PennDOT has scheduled the following restrictions, weather permitting:
- U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike): Through Friday, October 23, lane closures will affect both directions between just south of Johnson Highway and just north of Township Line Road from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for paving.
- Johnson Highway: Sunday, October 25, through Thursday, October 29, lane closures with flagging will occur between Powell Street and Arch Street from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for paving and line striping.
- Germantown Pike: During the same October 25–29 period and work hours, lane closures with flagging will affect the section between Mill Road and Hannah Avenue.
- Township Line Road: Lane closures with flagging are scheduled October 25–29 between Swede Road and Butchers Lane during the same daytime and overnight hours.
- U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike): From Tuesday, November 3, through Thursday, December 31, weekday lane closures will occur between just south of Johnson Highway and just north of Township Line Road from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for median island construction.
PennDOT expects backups and delays throughout the affected work zones. Motorists should plan extra travel time, particularly when approaching intersections where flagging operations will control traffic.
The restrictions are part of a $55 million project to reconstruct and widen U.S. 202, providing two northbound lanes, one southbound lane and a center turn lane between Johnson Highway and Township Line Road.
Additional improvements include five-foot bicycle lanes in both directions, new sidewalks, bridge and drainage repairs, sound walls, updated traffic signals, and technology designed to improve traffic flow.
The project is expected to be substantially completed after median construction concludes in late December. Additional pavement markings, signage and minor construction activities are scheduled for spring 2027.
The work is part of a larger, multiphase effort to improve 9.1 miles of U.S. 202 between Johnson Highway in Norristown and Route 309 in Montgomery Township.
Don’t let months of construction catch you by surprise. Before traveling through Montgomery County, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ for roadwork alerts, lane closures, and traffic updates to help you plan your route and avoid unnecessary delays.
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