New Traffic Pattern on Route 202 Bridge that Crosses I-476 in Whitpain Township

July 2, 2009

Contact: Mimi Lindelow, Public Involvement Specialist
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New Traffic Pattern on Route 202 Bridge that Crosses I-476 in Whitpain Township
Reconfiguration of travel lanes begin July 6 in preparation for bridge demolition

King of Prussia, Pa. (July 2, 2009) – The Pennsylvania Turnpike is advising motorists to be prepared for slow moving or stopped traffic when traveling on DeKalb Pike (S.R. 0202) Monday, July 6, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. while construction workers reconfigure the traffic pattern on the bridge that crosses I-476 in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County. Crews will remove existing pavement markings and paint new lines for the stage 2 traffic pattern and motorists should anticipate possible single lane conditions when entering the construction area.

At 6 p.m. Monday night, and continuing into Tuesday morning, July 7, a flagger controlled, single-lane pattern will be in effect while workers place impact attenuators and install temporary concrete barrier then shift traffic to the northbound side of the Route 202 bridge. The new traffic pattern is in preparation for the demolition of the southside portion of the bridge scheduled for July 19. The contractor's schedule is weather permitting and subject to change.

The $12 million construction project to replace the Route 202 and Walton Road Bridges is part of the ongoing 10.5 mile Northeastern Extension Total Reconstruction and Widening project. Both bridges are being completed in two stages and remain open to traffic. The anticipated completion date for the project is July, 2010.

Motorists are urged to stay alert for slow moving traffic and use extra caution when approaching and entering construction zones and obey posted speed limits. Speed limits will be enforced and fines doubled. Motorists are well advised to take extra care and not speed through road work sites. Under state law: Fines for driving violations in active work zones, marked by flashing lights, are doubled. Motorists traveling 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit can lose their driver's licenses for 15 days. Points assessed to motorists' driving records are doubled for work zone infractions. Some work zones have signs requiring motorists to turn on headlights.

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