EAST CALN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) continues its construction on a critical infrastructure project: the replacement of the Boot Road bridge over Amtrak in East Caln Township, Chester County. The $13.3 million initiative aims to ensure a safe and efficient crossing for motorists.
From Tuesday, January 2, through Friday, January 12, a weekday lane closure with flagging will take place on Quarry Road between Boot Road and Business U.S. 30 (Lancaster Avenue) from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for pipe installation. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area as backups and delays may occur due to the ongoing construction. All scheduled activities are weather-dependent.
Under this contract, PennDOT’s contractor, H&K Group, Inc., of Skippack, Montgomery County, will replace the 59-year-old, 193-foot three-span Boot Road bridge with a 105-foot single-span structure. The bridge width will remain the same at 38 feet, while improvements will be made to the approach roads to the bridge. Additional construction work includes resurfacing, stormwater management, and guiderail installation.
In a move to provide additional clearance to Amtrak’s facilities, the roadway profile will be raised slightly. The catenary system used to supply electricity to the railway system, which is currently attached to the bridge, will be re-profiled under the bridge.
To further enhance traffic flow and safety, PennDOT will also make improvements at the adjacent Boot Road and Quarry Road Intersection. Construction work includes widening the roadway to incorporate left-turn lanes on three legs of the intersection, installing modernized traffic signals, and making drainage improvements.
This significant infrastructure upgrade is financed entirely using state funds.
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