MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Drivers traveling through East Norriton Township should prepare for long-term congestion beginning Tuesday, May 26, when PennDOT reduces Germantown Pike to one lane in each direction as part of a major $55 million reconstruction project tied to U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike).
At a Glance
- Roads Affected: Germantown Pike
- Dates: Tuesday, May 26, through Thursday, December 31
- Times: 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Reason: Road widening and reconstruction project
According to PennDOT, Germantown Pike will be reduced to a single lane in each direction between Mill Road and Hannah Avenue throughout the duration of the project.
Officials warned motorists to expect backups and delays while crews complete roadway reconstruction and utility improvements in the heavily traveled corridor. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time and seek alternate routes when possible.
The lane restrictions are part of PennDOT’s broader U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) improvement project spanning Norristown, East Norriton, and Whitpain townships.
Under the project, crews will widen and reconstruct portions of U.S. 202 between Johnson Highway and Township Line Road, adding additional northbound capacity, bicycle lanes, sidewalks, drainage upgrades, and Intelligent Transportation Systems designed to improve traffic flow.
Construction activities along Germantown Pike will occur in multiple phases to keep traffic moving during the extended work zone. Planned work includes installation of new drainage infrastructure, full-depth roadway reconstruction, ADA-accessible curb ramps and sidewalks, paving operations, concrete island construction, and upgrades to traffic signals, lighting, and crosswalks.
PennDOT previously restored Germantown Pike to two lanes in each direction in December 2025 while construction continued elsewhere along the corridor.
Because all work remains weather dependent, schedules could change. Motorists traveling through the area should remain alert for changing traffic patterns and intermittent slowdowns throughout the construction period.
For continuing updates on road closures, delays, detours, and construction projects across Chester County and the surrounding region, visit the MyChesCo Traffic Center.
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