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    District 6 Projects - Delaware County

    ​​Route 3 (West Chester Pike) and I-476 Interchange Improvement Project

    Project Overview

    County: Delaware
    Municipalities: Marple and Haverford Townships
    State Route: Route 3, I-476
    Local Name: West Chester Pike, Veterans Memorial Highway
    Project Type: Interchange Improvement

    The project involves improvements to the existing Route 3 (West Chester Pike) Interchange with Interstate 476 in Marple and Haverford Townships in Delaware County.

    The proposed improvements include the delineation/separation of the westbound Route 3 (West Chester Pike) off-ramp to the northbound I-476 on-ramp from the signalized intersection at South Lawrence Road. The traffic signal will no longer control the lane and will be free-flowing. The northbound I-476 on-ramp will be restriped. South Lawrence Road will maintain the same lane configuration including dual left-turn lanes and a right-turn-only lane. A new channelized right-turn lane will be constructed at the intersection of Route 3 (West Chester Pike) & northbound I-476 off-ramp/on-ramp to accommodate vehicles from South Lawrence Road to northbound I-476.

    A new cantilever overhead lane designation sign structure will be installed along westbound West Chester Pike, east of North Lawrence Road. There are no anticipated temporary or permanent right-of-way acquisitions for this project. The existing traffic signals at the northbound I-476 off-ramp/on-ramp, South Lawrence Road, and North Lawrence Road will be modified as necessary. The ADA curb ramp and pedestrian facilities along the corridor will be evaluated and updated, as necessary, to meet current ADA standards.

    The project is located at the boundary between Haverford and Marple townships within Delaware County.  The surrounding land use is primarily commercial along Route 3 (West Chester Pike) with some forested undeveloped land surrounding Darby Creek that crosses under Route 3 (West Chester Pike) and parallels I-476 within the corridor. 

    Public Outreach

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to attend a live virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 23, for the project to improve travel and safety at the Route 3 (West Chester Pike) and I-476 Interchange in Haverford and Marple townships, Delaware County.

    The purpose of the meeting is to outline the project, the upcoming construction schedule, and the associated traffic impacts for motorists.

    As part of PennDOT's public outreach program, the department encourages the public to attend the live virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 23, beginning at 6:30 PM, by clicking on this Microsoft Live Teams meeting link before 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 is required to view the virtual meeting. Anyone with special needs or requiring special aid is requested to contact PennDOT Design Consultant Project Manager Brian Rasiul or PennDOT Construction Project Manager Seyi Akinlotan.

    Contact Information

    Seyi Akinlotan
    Project Manager
    oakinlotan@pa.gov

    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 PennDOT Project Manager listed above.

    Title VI

    Pursuant to the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the PennDOT, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891.