Upper Dublin Township, PA Turnpike, DCED, Montgomery County & Elected Officials to Celebrate Fort Washington Zip Ramp Opening
Montgomery County – Upper Dublin Township is hosting a celebration for the completion and official opening of a new limited access ramp that provides direct access from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Fort Washington (PA 309) Interchange to the Greater Fort Washington District at Commerce Drive. The Fort Washington Zip Ramp is designed to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and enhance access throughout the Fort Washington area.
This event recognizes the collaboration among local, county, state, and regional partners that made this transportation improvement project possible.
WHO
- Kurt M. Ferguson, Municipal Authority Executive Director, Upper Dublin Township
- Mark Compton, CEO, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
- Pennsylvania State Senator Maria Collett
- Pennsylvania State Representative Melissa Cerrato
- Tom DiBello, Commissioner, Montgomery County Board Commissioners
- Jamila H. Winder, Chair, Montgomery County Board Commissioners
- Stephen Schelander, Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
- Jack Smyth Jr., PE, President, Boles, Smyth Associates, Inc.
WHEN
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
10 a.m. – Remarks, followed by Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
WHERE
Fort Washington ZIP Ramp
Parking available at TruMark Financial Credit Union
(Additional parking directions will be provided next week, please RSVP at the contact below)
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
- Ribbon cutting ceremony
- Remarks from Township officials, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission representatives, elected officials, and project partners
- Opening of the new ZIP Ramp to traffic
- Group photo opportunities
- Interviews with Township officials, project partners, and elected officials can be arranged upon request
PUBLIC RSVP
Please RSVP with the name(s) and media affiliation of those planning to attend to Rebecca Lohoefer-Mahon, Upper Dublin Township, rlohoefer@upperdublin.net.
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Media Contacts:
Rebecca Lohoefer-Mahon, Communications Coordinator, Upper Dublin Township: 215-643-1600 x3221 rlohoefer@upperdublin.net