Skippack Pike Delays Loom as Bridge Work Continues

Lane closures
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At A Glance

  • Roads Affected: Route 73 (Skippack Pike)
  • Dates: Wednesday, February 25
  • Times: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Reason: Bridge replacement over Skippack Creek

SKIPPACK TWP, PA — Midday drivers along Skippack Pike should expect intermittent slowdowns Wednesday as PennDOT continues a major bridge replacement project in Montgomery County.

On Wednesday, February 25, periodic lane closures will be in place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Route 73 (Skippack Pike) between Old Forty Foot Road/Evansburg Road and Kerr Road. Crews will conduct roadway and bridge construction activities tied to a $7 million effort to replace the aging bridge over Skippack Creek.

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No detours are scheduled, but traffic will be restricted at times while crews work within the travel lanes. Expect delays through the corridor, particularly during late-morning and early-afternoon travel. Plan extra time and remain alert for flaggers and shifting traffic patterns.

The project will replace the existing 90-year-old bridge with a new single-span concrete structure designed to carry two 12-foot lanes and 8-foot shoulders, improving long-term durability and safety.

All work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled if necessary.

Before heading out, check live traffic conditions and construction updates at the MyChesCo Traffic Center: https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/.

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