King of Prussia, PA – At an event today, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 6 officials highlighted more than 81 projects expected to be bid this year in the greater Philadelphia region, reflecting an estimated investment of $900 million. Governor Shapiro's commitment to delivering safe highways and bridges across the Commonwealth, remains a top priority. These investments support the Shapiro administration's vision of a safe and reliable transportation network that connects Pennsylvanians to greater opportunity.

Governor Shapiro's 2023-24 budget secured $125 million to fully leverage federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) investments and improve Pennsylvania's roads and bridges. The investment is made possible by decoupling Pennsylvania State Police funding from the Motor License Fund and is the first year of the Governor's four-year proposal to invest an additional $1.25 billion in the state's infrastructure. Statewide in 2023, 684 bridges went out for bid to be repaired, replaced, or preserved and 7,011 roadway miles were improved by department or partner crews.

“It's going to be a very productive construction season across the Philadelphia region which includes many high-priority projects advanced or accelerated thanks to funding from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law," said PennDOT District 6 Executive Lou Belmonte.

Notable projects that are expected to be advertised for construction this year include:

• I-95 BR3, Philadelphia ($320 million estimate). Reconstruct and improve northbound I-95 and several structures between Wheatsheaf Lane to just north of Margaret Street.
• Market Street Bridge Rehabilitation, Philadelphia ($170 million estimate). Rehabilitate the Market Street bridge over the Schuylkill River in Center City Philadelphia.
• U.S. 322 103, CSX, Delaware County ($139 million estimate).
  Two projects to widen and improve U.S. 322 (Conchester Highway) and replace the bridge that carries the highway over CSX in Upper Chichester Township.
• Ridge Pike/Germantown Pike Improvements, Montgomery County ($20 million estimate). Roadway and intersection improvements along the Ridge Pike corridor at Germantown Pike in Lower Providence Township.
• Route 663 and Allentown Road Intersection Improvements, Bucks County ($16 million estimate). Reconstruct Route 663 (John Fries Highway) and Allentown Road in Milford Township.
• Route 611 (Old York Road) Bridge Replacement, Montgomery County ($16 million estimate). Replace Route 611 bridge at the SEPTA Noble Station in Abington Township and Jenkintown Borough.
• Route 896 Safety Improvements, Chester County ($14 million estimate). Reconstruct and improve a five-mile section of Route 896 in New London, Franklin and London Britain townships.
• U.S. 202/Route 926 Intersection Improvements, Chester County ($3.6 million estimate). Reconstruct and improve travel through the Route 926 (Street Road) and U.S. 202 (Wilmington Pike) Intersection in Westtown and Thornbury townships.
  

Notable projects that will continue across the southeast region this year include:​

• I-95 CAP, Philadelphia ($329 million). Replace and expand the covered area over I-95 in Penn's Landing.
• U.S. 1 RC2, Bucks County ($116 million). Reconstruct and widen a 1.5-mile section of U.S.1 in Bensalem and Middletown townships.
  
• U.S. 422 M1B, Montgomery County ($83.6 million). Reconstruct and improve approximately 2.1 miles of U.S. 422 and replace two bridges in Lower Pottsgrove Township.
• I-476 IMP, Delaware and Montgomery counties ($64.7 million). Pavement and bridge preservation on I-476 from I-76 in West Conshohocken Borough to I-95 in Ridley Township.
• Boot Road over Amtrak Bridge Replacement, Chester County ($13.2 million). Replace and improve the Boot Road bridge over Amtrak in East Caln Township.
  

District 6 anticipates repairing or replacing 24 structures in 2024, which includes 787,023 square feet of bridge deck area. This year's planned work also includes 155 miles of paving, 112 miles of seal coating, and 1,073 lane miles of crack sealing on state highways across southeast Pennsylvania.

As more construction projects get underway in the region, PennDOT, Pennsylvania State Police and AAA Mid-Atlantic recognized National Work Zone Awareness Week, which runs from April 15-19, urging motorists to drive cautiously in work zones, not only for their safety but forthe safety of highway workers and pedestrians.

“As drivers, it's easy to become complacent when passing through work zones, dismissing the warning signs as mere inconveniences, said Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Jessica Tobin. “But behind every barricade and detour are men and women risking their lives to improve our infrastructure. They are our brothers, sisters, and friends; they deserve our utmost respect and vigilance. We have the power to make a difference – to prevent crashes and save lives. Let's honor the dedication and sacrifice of those working in our work zones by exercising caution, courtesy, and compassion on the road." 

“A work zone is not an inconvenience, but rather a place where road workers – moms, dads, sons, and daughters – risk their lives to improve our transportation network," said Jana Tidwell, Manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic. “A motorist's crash risk in a work zone can be significantly reduced by planning ahead, minimizing distractions, reducing speed, being prepared to stop, and reading posted signs. We're all in this together when it comes to keeping highway workers and emergency responders safe."

In 2023, there were 309 crashes in work zones across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, with three fatalities.

If you encounter work zones, PennDOT encourages travelers to keep the following traffic safety tips in mind:

• Slow down.
• Drive the posted work-zone speed limit.
• Avoid distractions and give your full attention to the road.
• Stay alert and pay close attention to signs and flaggers.
• Turn on your headlights if signs instruct you to do so.
• Maintain a safe distance around vehicles. Don't tailgate.
• Use four-way flashers when stopped or traveling slowly.
• Traffic patterns can change rapidly.
• When approaching lane closures, move into the open lane as soon as possible.
• If driving a large truck or bus, remember you have limited maneuverability, so proceed with caution.
• Always buckle up.
  

To learn more about work zone safety and other PennDOT safety initiatives, visit PennDOT.pa.gov/Safety.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov. 

Subscribe to PennDOT District 6 news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rudolph, bradrudolph@pa.gov

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