PROSPECT PARK, PA — Drivers using northbound Route 420 (Wanamaker Avenue) should plan extra time next week as ongoing bridge construction brings a daytime lane closure between I-95 and 4th Avenue in Prospect Park Borough and Tinicum Township.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Northbound Route 420 (Wanamaker Avenue) between I-95 and 4th Avenue
- Dates: Monday, August 17, through Friday, August 21
- Times: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Reason: Bridge construction
A lane closure will be in place each weekday during the six-hour work window while crews continue work on two bridges carrying Route 420 over Darby Creek.
Drivers should expect backups and delays through the work area. Plan extra time or seek an alternate route when practical, particularly during the daytime construction hours.
The restriction is part of a $36 million PennDOT project to replace the two structures carrying Route 420 over Darby Creek in Prospect Park Borough and Tinicum Township.
All scheduled activities are weather dependent and may be postponed or rescheduled.
Before heading out, check the MyChesCo Traffic Center for current construction alerts, road closures and other conditions that could affect your trip across Delaware County and the region: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/
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