Milepost A44 - A48

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) plans to reconstruct and widen the Northeast Extension (I-476) from Milepost (MP) A-44 to MP A-48. The existing four-lane highway (72' 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 replacement of two mainline bridges. The project corridor traverses Milford Township in Bucks County and Lower Milford Township in Lehigh County. The Project's Design Team continues to develop design plans in support of the environmental permitting process. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2028 or later.The project also includes the replacement of the Cassel Road Bridge (Township Route 383) over the Turnpike before the Turnpike widening. This Bridge was completed in Fall 2022.

The corridor improvements will be undertaken to enhance overall mobility of this regionally significant transportation facility and improve safety conditions within the corridor.

Mainline construction is expected to begin in 2028 or later.

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

The estimated cost of construction is approximately $148 million using 2023 construction cost.

The Turnpike does not raise tolls to fund individual projects.