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Milepost A38-A44 Total Reconstruction

Milepost A38-A44 Total Reconstruction

Total reconstruction and widening

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Project Overview

Read the Fall Construction Update

Read About Ongoing I-476 Bridge Construction in the Poconos

Construction began in April 2022 for the total reconstruction and widening of the Pennsylvania Turnpike's Northeast Extension (I-476) north of Clump Road (milepost A38) to just south of the Quakertown Interchange (milepost A44). The Quakertown Interchange will be reconstructed under a separate contract.

The existing four-lane highway (74' wide) will be reconstructed to accommodate six 12-foot travel lanes with 12-foot left and right shoulders and a 2' median barrier (122' wide). The project will also include the removal and replacement of five mainline bridges. The project corridor traverses Salford Township in Montgomery County and West Rockhill and Milford Townships in Bucks County.

The project also included the replacement of the following bridges over the Turnpike, prior to the Turnpike widening.

  • Upper Ridge Road Bridge (State Route 4033)
    Construction completed – new bridge open to traffic as of 6/30/2021
  • Trumbauersville Road Bridge (State Route 4051)
    Construction completed – new bridge open to traffic as of 11/22/2017

Typical Roadway Sections

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At project completion, the section will consist of 6 travel lanes (3 westbound and 3 eastbound), with a 26-foot median, and 12-foot outside shoulders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PTC going to do to relieve congestion throughout construction?

During peak travel times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. two lanes of traffic will be maintained in both directions. Exceptions include emergency roadway repairs and daytime work performed by Turnpike Maintenance requiring a lane closure. Once construction begins, widening will occur to the outside lanes first; traffic will then be shifted to the new roadway as construction continues on the remaining inside lanes. Dynamic Message Signs will be installed at key locations prior to the start of roadway construction in order to provide motorists advance notice of incidents and to inform motorists well in advance of the incident location so they can prepare to exit the Turnpike if necessary.

Does the PTC expect to continue widening to the north?

Yes. Preliminary design is progressing on the reconstruction and widening of the Northeast Extension between mileposts A44 and A57 (just north of and including the Lehigh Valley Interchange)

Will tolls have to be increased to pay for this project?

No. The Turnpike does not raise tolls to fund individual projects.

How much will the project cost?

The cost is approximately $200 million.

How is this project funded?

The project is funded entirely by Turnpike toll dollars, with no federal funds or state tax dollars involved.

What are you doing to protect the environment?

In addition to coordinating with the local townships, the PTC continues to work with local, state and federal regulatory agencies such as the Montgomery and Bucks County Conservation Offices, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and local special interest groups to make sure the project is completed with the least impact to the existing environment.

How did the PTC determine where the sound barriers will be located?

Based on engineering noise studies, no sound barriers are included in this project.

When will the house at 1890 Kumry Road that the PTC acquired for stormwater basins be demolished?

Demolition of the house at 1890 Kumry Road Road has been completed.

Will the local roads crossing under the Turnpike be impacted during construction?

Kumry Road will remain open to traffic during construction, but will occasionally be reduced to one lane, or closed for short periods of time. These short-term impacts are required to facilitate construction of the Turnpike bridge over the road and the installation of drainage pipes and resurfacing of the Kumry Road.

When is construction expected to begin and how long will it take to complete?

Construction work has begun on the project. Construction is anticipated to take approximately 4 years with the Turnpike open to 6 lanes of traffic by November 2025. There may be some additional landscaping and seeding associated with converting the stormwater basins to their permanent condition that needs to be completed in the Spring of 2026 depending on weather and timing. Regular four week look ahead and website is updated monthly on the project website as construction progresses, providing advanced notice of specific work activities.

Why is this project being built?

This project is part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s (PTC) $2 billion system wide total reconstruction initiative which entails rebuilding sections of the 60-plus-year-old Turnpike’s Northeast Extension from the ground up. The new roadway design meets current interstate design standards and will provide a safer and more efficient travel experience for Turnpike customers. The existing pavement conditions, current traffic volumes and projected growth dictate widening the mainline from four to six lanes.

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