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Lafayette Street Interchange - Improvements

Lafayette Street Interchange Improvements
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Improvements

New interchange projects help to enhance connectivity and streamline travel for Turnpike users. Interchanges will be strategically located to improve access to surrounding communities and promote economic growth in the region. By integrating advanced design techniques, these projects ensure capacity to meet future demands while maintaining high safety and efficiency standards. 

 
The new interchange projects are expected to deliver transformative benefits for travelers and local communities alike. Improved traffic flow will reduce congestion, shorten travel times, and enhance overall roadway safety. The projects also support sustainable growth by facilitating easier access to local businesses and fostering regional development. The PA Turnpike is committed to ensuring that these projects align with long-term planning objectives and create lasting value for Pennsylvania residents and visitors. 

Project Benefits

Our projects are designed to bring significant improvements and benefits to the PA Turnpike. Each project aims to enhance the efficiency, safety, and overall experience for all travelers. Below are the project benefits for this project:

Safety

Safety

Economic Development

Economic Development

Community Connectivity

Community Connectivity

Relieving Congestion

Relieving Congestion

Turnpike TV Videos

Check out Turnpike TV, the PA Turnpike’s video series highlighting our projects, daily operations, and team members. Watch below and visit our Turnpike TV page for the full series.

Expansion and New Access Video

Expansion and New Access

Final Design Video

Final Design

More Details on the Project

Montgomery County is leading the ongoing Lafayette Street Extension Project between the future PA Turnpike interchange area and downtown Norristown. It will significantly improve access to Norristown’s Main Street business district and its riverfront area. It will also reduce congestion on Ridge Pike in Plymouth Township and Norristown and improve business access along the entire Main Street / Ridge Pike – Conshohocken Road corridor.

The project is broken into five phases, as follows:

Phase 1: Extend Lafayette Street toward Conshohocken Road and Diamond Avenue.
Project constructed by Montgomery County and open to traffic

Phase 2: Widen and improve Ridge Pike, Diamond Avenue, and Fairfield Road.
Project constructed by Montgomery County and open to traffic

Phase 3: Reconstruct and widen existing Lafayette Street, relocate the Schuylkill River Trail, and create a linear park.
Project constructed by Montgomery County and open to traffic

Phase 4: New Interchange with PA Turnpike.
Project in design by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Phase 5: New Interchange with US-202 / Dannehower Bridge.
Future project (planned by PennDOT)

For more details visit the Montgomery County websites by selecting the links below:

  • Lafayette Street Extension Project
  • Ridge Pike Improvement Project

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