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Project Description

Included as part of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) associated with the I-95/I-276 Interchange Project was the installation of 8 Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and 2 Closed Circuit Television Systems (CCTV). These permanent devices, which are part of a comprehensive ITS program, included with the Interchange Project have been incorporated into the region's overall ITS. The signs and cameras have been installed at various strategic locations on the PA Turnpike and the NJ Turnpike as well as major roadways in the vicinity of the PA Turnpike, US Route 1 and US-13 Interchanges.

The devices provide information regarding traffic conditions on the Turnpike and surrounding roadways. Additional devices will be installed as the various interchange projects are completed over the next 5 years.

Project Schedule

The project began with field installation work starting in late September 2012 and was completed in October 2013.

Device Locations

Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Locations:

• DMS - 05: US Route 1 Southbound between Old Lincoln Highway and Bristol Road
• DMS - 06: US Route 1 Northbound between Old Lincoln Highway and Bristol Road
• DMS - 07: US-13 Southbound (Bristol Pike) between Beaver Dam Road and Airport Road
• DMS - 08: US-13 Northbound (Bristol Pike) between Beaver Dam Road and Airport Road
• DMS - 09: PA Turnpike Eastbound – Milepost 350.2
• DMS - 14: NJ Turnpike Westbound – Milepost P1.0 to P1.5
• DMS - 17: State Route 132 Eastbound (Street Road) between Richlieu Road and Reading Avenue
• DMS - 18: State Route 132 Westbound (Street Road) between Richlieu Road and Reading Avenue

Closed Circuit Television Systems (CCTV) Locations:

• CCTV - 09: Delaware Valley Interchange eastbound on-ramp
• CCTV - 17: PA Turnpike Milepost 350.5 (eastbound)

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August 2013

• All new structures have been erected.
• New sign activation started in mid-August.

July 2013

• All new structures have been erected.
• Sign start-up and testing continued.
• New sign activation anticipated for August 2013.

May/June 2013

• The contractor has completed foundation installations for all of the new sign structures.
• All new sign structures have been erected.
• Initial start-up and testing began in early June 2013.

April 2013

• Erection of new sign structures has begun.
• The following new sign structures have been erected: DMS 5, 7, 9, 14, 17, 18.
• Initial start-up and testing scheduled for early summer 2013.

February/March 2013

• The contractor has completed foundation installations for all of the new sign structures.
• Erection of new sign structures scheduled to start in late-April 2013.

January 2013

• The contractor has completed installation of foundations for all of the new sign structures except DMS 5.
• Site restoration has been completed at DMS 6, 7, 17 and 18.
• Installation of DMS 5 foundation scheduled for February 2013.
• Erection of new sign structures scheduled to start in late April 2013.

November/December 2012

• The contractor has completed installing foundations for the new sign structures at DMS 6, 7, 8, 17 and 18.
• Restoration of the site has been completed at DMS 7 and 18 and initiated at DMS 17 with repaving of the median.
• Installation of DMS 5, 9 and 14 foundations scheduled to begin in January.

October 2012

• The contractor has completed temporary traffic control device installation for DMS 6, 17 and 18.
• Foundation construction for DMS 17 was initiated.

September 2012

• The contractor has initiated construction of the new DMS signs #06 and #17 with installation of temporary traffic control devices.
• Installation of temporary pavement was completed at DMS#17 (Street Rd EB).
• Installation of sign foundations anticipated to start in late October.