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U.S. 422 Nightwork Brings Five Nights of Frustrating Delays

- by Alec Robson
Traffic alert, expect delays

LIMERICK TWP, PA — Motorists traveling U.S. 422 through Limerick and Upper Providence townships in Montgomery County should prepare for five nights of lane restrictions beginning Monday, November 9, as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) continues bridge repairs and pavement marking work along a 4.4-mile section of the highway.

At a Glance

  • Roads Affected: U.S. 422 Eastbound, between Royersford Road and Troutman Road; U.S. 422 Westbound, between Troutman Road and Royersford Road.
  • Dates: Monday, November 9, through Friday, November 13, 2026.
  • Times: Eastbound, 7:00 PM–5:00 AM the following morning; westbound, 8:00 PM–6:00 AM the following morning.
  • Reason: Bridge repairs and line painting under a $6.2 million highway resurfacing project.
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Eastbound drivers will encounter a lane closure beginning at 7:00 PM each scheduled night, with restrictions continuing until 5:00 AM the following morning.

Westbound motorists will face a separate lane closure beginning at 8:00 PM and lasting until 6:00 AM the following morning.

PennDOT warns that backups and delays will occur in both directions. Drivers should allow extra travel time, particularly during evening travel hours, and remain alert for construction crews and changing traffic patterns.

The restrictions are part of a $6.2 million project to preserve and repair 4.4 miles of U.S. 422. Work includes pavement milling, asphalt resurfacing, pavement markings, edge-line rumble strip installation and base repairs where needed.

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Allan Myers Inc. of Worcester is the general contractor. The project is financed entirely with state funds.

All scheduled work is weather dependent.

Before traveling U.S. 422, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center at https://www.mychesco.com/traffic/ for the latest lane closures, construction updates and traffic alerts across Montgomery County and southeastern Pennsylvania.

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