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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that numerous construction activities will take place, starting today, on I-476 under a $63.7 million project to resurface, repair and improve nearly 17 miles of the interstate, the associated on-and-off ramps and bridges from I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in parts of Montgomery County, to I-95 in Ridley Township, Delaware County.
Under the resurfacing and bridge repair project, PennDOT’s contractor will mill and overlay I-476 travel lanes and shoulders in both directions; perform repairs on 49 structures; improve 21 stormwater management basins to address existing rock slope stabilization issues; repair existing sound walls; replace inlets at select locations; and install new pavement markings, delineators, rumble strips, signage, and guiderail.
The purpose of this project is to extend the design life and improve ride quality and safety of the interstate and improve the current condition of roadside elements such as stormwater basins, drainage inlets, slope stabilization, guiderail and signs that are in poor condition.
H&K Group, Inc. of Skippack is the general contractor on this project, which is financed with 100 percent federal funds. Physical construction on the project is expected to finish in late 2025.
Restrictions will be in place from Monday, March 17, through Friday, April 4, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning, a weeknight lane closure will be in place on sections of northbound and southbound I-476 between the I-76 and I-95 interchanges for inlet and guiderail replacement and tree trimming.
In addition, on Monday, March 24, through Wednesday, March 26 from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., a lane closure will be in place on southbound I-476 between Marple Road and Reed Road, and on northbound I-476 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., for survey operations under an upcoming improvement project on the interstate.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.
For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Montgomery County, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.
