Commutes on eastbound U.S. 422 through Upper Providence and Lower Providence townships are set for a shift as PennDOT takes the helm of a $6.9 million road-face refresh, which is part of a series of upgrades slated to stretch into the golden hues of October. A single-lane closure will helm the night shift from 7:00 PM to a crisp 5:00 AM beginning Monday, June 17, extending through Thursday, October 31, with potential Sunday closures if the stars align, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
This hefty tag of $6.9 million stems from the state's coffers, a clear investment in the artery that feeds the Phoenixville/Collegeville (Route 29) and Bridgeport/Valley Forge (Route 23) interchanges. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation warns that such scheduled artery work may very well be the butterfly flapping its wings, resulting in commuter delays as the ripples expand. For those threading themselves through this corridor, adding some sand to the hourglass of your travel time might be a wise move.
The scope of work is expansive: swift concrete patching, bridge deck rehabilitation, diamond-tipped dance of grinders across the surface, and sealing the deal with fresh, reflective lines to guide night travels. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation harbors additional details on this infrastructure odyssey. Behind the wheel of this project is J. D. Eckman, Inc. of Atglen, Chester County, steering the construction towards its eventual end.
For motorists craving real-time updates on this and other routes to dodge potential gridlocks, www.511PA.com offers a digital lookout, complete with traffic delay warnings and weather forecasts, among other traveler-centric features. 511PA rests in the palm of your hand with a dedicated smartphone app, available on both iPhone and Android platforms. And for an expanded vista of construction's grip on state highways within the clutch of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, the District 6 Traffic Bulletin is a helpful marshal.
