Project Overview
County: Montgomery
Municipality: Upper Merion Township
State Route(s): U.S. 202
Local Name(s): DeKalb Pike
Project Type: Sinkhole Remediation
The U.S. 202 (DeKalb Pike) sinkhole remediation project will provide a long-term solution to address repeat sinkholes that have occurred within the roadways. The proposed work will be completed along U.S. 202 (DeKalb Pike) in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County between Henderson Road and Saulin Boulevard. The proposed scope of work includes a limited mobility grouting program that will involve drilling holes through the pavement in a “grid” pattern. Pressurized grout will be injected into the drilled holes to fill subsurface voids beneath the roadway. The filling of subsurface voids will help stabilize the ground beneath the pavement and reduce the risk of future sinkholes. Additional proposed work for this project includes drainage pipe replacement and pavement reconstruction.
Temporary traffic control patterns will be implemented to provide a safe work zone during construction. U.S. 202 will utilize a staged-partial traffic detour to maintain traffic in a single direction on 202. Opposing traffic will be diverted to Saulin Boulevard and Henderson Road.
The Department conducted public outreach to adjacent owners and businesses and will coordinate construction activities to maintain access to all connecting properties. Construction will begin mid-Janaury 2025.
UPDATE: Beginning, Monday, Janaury 13, motorists will experience the following travel restriction:
- Monday, January 13, through Friday, January 31, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, a weekday right lane closure is scheduled on southbound U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) between Saulin Boulevard/Prince Frederick Boulevard and Ivy Lane for sidewalk reconstruction.
Future Traffic Impacts: Beginning approximatlery mid-February, northbound U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) is aniticapted to close 24/7. When the northbound side reopens, work will shift to southbound U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) with a southbound 24/7 closure. During each closure, motorists will be directed to use Saulin Boulevard and Henderson Road.
Contact Information
Sarah McInnes
Project Manager
smcinnes@pa.gov
Accessibility
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