Project Overview
County: Montgomery
State Route: Routes 3020, 3009
Local Name: Markley Street, Airy Street
Project Type: Bridge Replacement
Municipality: Norristown
Last Updated: September 2025
This project involves the replacement of the bridge that carries Airy Street over Markley Street (SR 3020), the SEPTA railroad, and Stony Creek in Norristown, Montgomery County. The existing bridge is a 5-span steel multi-beam bridge, approximately 530 feet long.
The project also includes roadway approach work on Airy Street from the intersection with Astor Street on the west side of the bridge to the intersection of Barbadoes Street on the east side of the bridge.
Pedestrian and bicycle access improvements will also be provided along Airy Street.
A full detour of Airy Street is anticipated during construction.
Project Outreach
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to attend a live virtual public meeting for the upcoming project on Thursday, October 9, beginning at 7:00 PM, by clicking on this Microsoft Live Teams meeting link prior to the presentation start time. The department’s design team will deliver a project presentation before opening the meeting to questions using the platform’s Q&A feature.
Please note that internet access or a computer or mobile device are required to view the virtual meeting. Anyone with special needs or requiring special aid is requested to contact PennDOT Project Manager Josefina Brown at 610-205-6971 or Consultant Design Project Manager Thomas Storrs at 610-909-7041.
Members of the public who are unable to attend the online meeting can view the recording and a copy of the materials on this webpage following the presentation. The public can also provide feedback using the online comment form.
Accessibility
The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the Project Manager listed above.