SKIPPACK TWP, PA — Drivers using Route 73 (Skippack Pike) in Montgomery County should plan extra time Monday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 1, as daytime bridge construction brings a lane closure and flagging near Skippack Creek.
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Route 73 (Skippack Pike) between Old Forty Foot Road/Evansburg Road and Kerr Road
- Dates: Monday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 1
- Times: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Reason: Bridge construction
A lane closure with flagging will be in place during the daytime work periods, requiring traffic to move through the construction area under the direction of flaggers.
Drivers should expect possible backups and delays when approaching the work zone. Plan extra time or seek an alternate route when practical, particularly during busier daytime travel periods.
The restriction is part of a $7 million PennDOT project to replace the Route 73 bridge over Skippack Creek.
The existing 90-year-old, two-span reinforced concrete bridge will be replaced with a single-span reinforced concrete structure measuring 104 feet long and 52 feet wide. The new bridge will carry two 12-foot travel lanes with 8-foot shoulders.
All scheduled activities are weather dependent and may be postponed or rescheduled.
Before traveling on Route 73, check the MyChesCo Traffic Center for current construction alerts, closures and other roadway conditions that could affect your trip across Montgomery County and the region: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/
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