EAST CALN TWP, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has issued an advisory regarding ongoing construction on the Boot Road bridge over Amtrak in East Caln Township, Chester County, part of a $13.3 million initiative aimed at updating and securing the aging infrastructure for future use.
Starting Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily, travelers on Boot Road between Southwind Lane and Quarry Road/Valley Creek Road will encounter lane closures. These disruptions, necessary for bridge work, will be managed with flagging operations. Motorists are encouraged to allocate additional time for their journeys through this area as traffic backups and delays are expected. The progress of the construction is tied to favorable weather conditions.
This extensive project involves the demolition of the current 59-year-old, 193-foot three-span bridge and its replacement with a new 105-foot single-span structure, maintaining the original bridge width of 38 feet. Enhancements are also slated for the approach roads leading up to the bridge. Beyond the bridge itself, the undertaking encompasses resurfacing, stormwater management initiatives, and the installation of guiderails.
A notable element of the project includes raising the roadway profile slightly to afford more clearance to Amtrak’s facilities beneath. The catenary system, essential for powering the trains and presently affixed to the bridge, will undergo re-profiling underneath the new structure.
Efforts to improve traffic flow and safety extend to the adjacent Boot Road and Quarry Road Intersection. Plans include widening parts of the roadway to accommodate left-turn lanes on three intersection legs, alongside the implementation of updated traffic signals and drainage enhancements.
The H&K Group, Inc., headquartered in Skippack, Montgomery County, has been entrusted as the general contractor for this extensive operation, financed entirely by state funds.
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