Attention drivers in Lower Merion Township: roadway disruptions are on the horizon, courtesy of some necessary utility upgrades. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has put out the word that Aqua Pennsylvania is slated to dive into water main construction along Rock Hill Road in Montgomery County, as per an announcement earlier today.
The journey for motorists usually passing through Rock Hill Road will need to chart a new course come September 9, with the scheduled closure between Route 23 (Conshohocken State Road) and Belmont Avenue set from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on weekdays, stretching to September 30. This detour will redirect those behind the wheel to use Route 23, U.S. 1 (City Avenue), and Belmont Avenue. Local denizens, worry not, for the ways to your abodes will be preserved up to the very perimeter of the work zone. PennDOT cautions that these detours, although necessary, will likely cause backups and recommends building in some buffer time when traveling through these arteries.
This round of improvements isn't just an arbitrary overhaul; rather, it's a crucial update undertaken by Aqua Pennsylvania under the auspices of a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit.
And for those of us who thrive on predictability and the need to know what lies on the road ahead, there's a tool to mitigate the surprises: 511PA. This resource, free of charge and accessible around the clock, lends motorists insights into traffic delays, weather impacts, and speed conditions, and peeks through the eyes of over 1,000 traffic cameras. Empower your commute by downloading the 511PA application for your iPhone or Android device, or by simply dialing 5-1-1. Stay informed about the state of the roads in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties by visiting their District 6 Traffic Bulletin.
