King of Prussia, PA – At an event today, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 6 officials highlighted many of the 74 projects expected to begin construction this year, as well as the 116 projects that will continue across the greater Philadelphia region. These investments support Governor Shapiro’s vision of a safe and reliable transportation network that connects people to opportunity and each other.
“We have another highly ambitious construction season on tap this year focused on improving and modernizing our highways, bridges, and multimodal connections,” said PennDOT District 6 Executive Din Abazi. “As a reminder, motorists should use caution in work zones so workers can get home each day after completing this critical work.”
In the first two years of the Shapiro administration, 12,921 miles of roadway were improved, including 4,708 miles of paving: nearly 900 more miles of roadway improved and over 800 more miles paved than in the previous two years. Work advanced on 1,172 state and local bridges during the same timeframe, compared to 998 during the last two years. Additionally, under this administration, PennDOT and its industry partners repaired more poor-condition bridges than any other state in the nation in 2023 and improved more miles of roadway than any time in the past decade.
PennDOT District 6 will build on this momentum this year and anticipates investing more than $1.5 billion in the region, which spans Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. This investment includes rehabilitating, reconstructing, and resurfacing more than 200 miles of highways and repairing, replacing, and preserving 61 bridges, which equates to nearly 2.9 million square feet of bridge deck area.
Notable projects that are expected to go out for bid or begin construction this year by county include:
Bucks County
- Route 663 Bridge/Intersection Improvements, Milford Township: Reconstruct Route 663 (John Fries Highway) through the Allentown Road intersection and replace two bridges over Unami and Licking creeks, $13 million.
- Oxford Valley Road Safety Improvements, Falls, Middletown townships: Reconstruct two Oxford Valley Road intersections at Lincoln Highway and Bristol-Oxford Valley Road, $12.3 million.
Chester County
- Route 896 Safety Improvements, London Britain, New London townships: Reconstruct and improve safety on a five-mile section of Route 896, including constructing a roundabout at the Route 896/Route 841 Intersection, $14.7 million.
- Art School Road Bridges, West Pikeland Township: Replace and improve two Art School Road bridges over a branch of Pickering Creek, $2.7 million.
Delaware County
- U.S. 322 Bridge Replacement, Upper Chichester Township, City of Chester: Replace the U.S. 322 (Conchester Highway) bridge over CSX railroad and Bethel Road and perform improvements to the adjacent Bethel Road Interchange, $49 million.
- Cheney Road Bridge Replacement, Thornbury Township: Replace the bridge that carries Cheyney Road over a branch of Chester Creek, $1 million.
Montgomery County
- Route 611 Bridge Replacement, Abington Township, Jenkintown Borough: Replace the Route 611 (Old York Road) bridge at the SEPTA Noble Station and improve pedestrian access, $16.3 million.
- Niantic Road Bridge Replacement, Douglass Township: Replace the bridge that carries Niantic Road over the West Branch of Perkiomen Creek, $1.5 million.
Philadelphia County
- I-95 Girard Point Bridge Rehabilitation, Philadelphia: Rehabilitate and improve the Girard Point Bridge over the Schuylkill River and the 19 approach structures, $360 million estimate.
- I-95 North Reconstruction, Philadelphia: Reconstruct and improve northbound I-95 and several structures between Wheatsheaf Lane to just north of Margaret Street, $355.3 million.
Notable projects that will continue construction this year by county include:
Bucks County
- U.S. 1 RC2, Bensalem and Middletown townships: Reconstruct and widen a 1.5-mile section of U.S.1, $116.8 million.
- Brownsville Road Bridge Replacement, Lower Southampton and Middletown townships: Replace and improve the bridge that carries Brownsville Road over Neshaminy Creek, $11 million.
Chester County
- Doe Run Road Bridge Replacement, West Marlborough Township: Replace the bridge that carries Route 82 (Doe Run Road) over Doe Run, $1.3 million.
- Route 29 Sinkhole Remediation, East Whiteland Township: Stabilize and improve Route 29 (Morehall Road) between Great Valley Parkway and the PA Turnpike to provide a long-term solution to address repeat sinkholes that have occurred within the roadway, $22.3 million.
Delaware County
- U.S. 322 Widening, Upper Chichester Township: Reconstruct, widen, and improve U.S. 322 (Conchester Highway) from just east of Chelsea Parkway/Bethel Avenue to just east of Route 452 (Market Street) ($99.3 million).
- Route 420 Bridge Replacement, Prospect Park Borough, Tinicum Township: Replace the northbound and southbound bridges that carry Route 420 (Wanamaker Avenue) over Darby Creek, $36.8 million.
Montgomery County
- U.S. 422 Reconstruction, Lower Pottsgrove Township: Reconstruct and improve approximately 2.1 miles of U.S. 422 from the Sanatoga Interchange to the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks just west of Porter Road, $83.6 million.
- U.S. 202 Sinkhole Remediation, Upper Merion Township: Stabilize and improve U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) between Henderson Road and Saulin Boulevard to provide a long-term solution to address repeat sinkholes that have occurred within the roadway, $22.3 million.
Philadelphia County
- I-95 CAP, Philadelphia: Replace and expand the covered area over I-95 in Penn’s Landing, $329 million.
- Market Street Bridges, Philadelphia: Rehabilitate the bridges that carry Market Street over Amtrak and Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway), the Schuylkill River Trail, and CSX Railroad in Center City, $148.9 million.
As more construction projects get underway in the region, PennDOT, Pennsylvania State Police, and AAA Mid-Atlantic recognized National Work Zone Awareness Week, which runs from April 21-25, urging motorists to drive cautiously in work zones, not only for their safety but for the safety of highway workers and pedestrians.
“Drivers often overlook the importance of caution when navigating work zones, treating warning signs as interruptions,” said Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Jessica Tobin. “It's essential to recognize that there are dedicated workers—men and women- behind each barricade and detour who are risking their safety to enhance our infrastructure. These individuals are part of our communities and warrant our respect and attention. Being vigilant and careful can help prevent crashes and save lives. Acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices of those laboring in work zones by approaching these areas with caution, courtesy, and compassion while driving is vital.”
“This week -- and really the entire road construction season – is a yearly reminder that work zone safety for all road users – including motorists and vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, bicyclists, and highway workers on foot – is extremely important,” said Jana Tidwell, Public Affairs Manager for AAA Mid-Atlantic. “A work zone is not an inconvenience, but rather a place where road workers – moms, dads, sons, and daughters – risk their lives to improve our transportation network. All motorists must do their part to ensure everyone’s safety in a work zone – plan ahead, minimize distractions, reduce speed, be prepared to stop, and read posted signs. Everyone, including highway workers, deserves to get home safely.”
In 2024, there were 320 crashes in work zones across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, with nine suspected serious injuries in those crashes.
If you encounter work zones, PennDOT encourages travelers to keep the following traffic safety tips in mind:
- Slow down.
- Drive the posted work-zone speed limit.
- Avoid distractions and give your full attention to the road.
- Stay alert and pay close attention to signs and flaggers.
- Turn on your headlights if signs instruct you to do so.
- Maintain a safe distance around vehicles. Don’t tailgate.
- Use four-way flashers when stopped or traveling slowly.
- Traffic patterns can change rapidly.
- When approaching lane closures, move into the open lane as soon as possible.
- If driving a large truck or bus, remember you have limited maneuverability, so proceed with caution.
- Always buckle up.
To learn more about work zone safety and other PennDOT safety initiatives, visit PennDOT.pa.gov/Safety.
Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.
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