The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that roadway reconstruction, clearing and utility relocation work will continue through 2023 on U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike), Germantown Pike, Township line Road and Johnson Highway under a project to improve, widen and reconstruct approximately 1.8 miles of U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) in Norristown and East Norriton and Whitpain townships, Montgomery County.
Motorists are advised that lane closures will be place as needed from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through the end of December 2023 on the following sections of highway:
- U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) between Johnson Highway and Swede Road;
- Germantown Pike between Mill Road and Hannah Avenue;
- Township line Road between Butchers Lane and Dekalb Boulevard; and
- Johnson Highway between Bradbury Drive and Old Arch Road.
Motorists are advised to allow more time for travel in the work areas because backups and slowdowns will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.
Under this improvement project, PennDOT’s contractor will:
- Reconstruct and widen U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) from the existing two lanes to two lanes northbound, one lane southbound and a center turn lane from Johnson Highway to Township Line Road;
- Install five-foot bicycle lanes in both directions along the entire project area;
- Build new sidewalks at various locations;
- Reconstruct one bridge and one box culvert;
- Construct two sound walls and retaining walls;
- Install new signals, signing and pavement markings;
- Perform drainage improvements; and
- Integrate Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to improve traffic flow.
This project is a critical part of a multi-phase program to reconstruct, widen and improve travel on a 9.1-mile section of U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) and selected intersections between Johnson Highway in Norristown and Route 309 in Montgomery Township.
Allan Myers, LP of Worcester, Montgomery County, is the general contractor on the $54.3 million project, which is financed with 100% federal funds.