PennDOT announced this week that it will improve 345 miles of state roads and 39 bridges to in 2026.

Included in the list of projects is the replacement of the bridge that carries Route 611 (Old York Road) over the SEPTA Noble Station in Abington Township and Jenkintown Borough.

The project is estimated to cost $17 million and construction is anticipated to begin in June 2026. From the project’s description:

Built in 1905, the three-span structure spans two electrified railroad tracks of SEPTA’s R3 commuter rail line from Philadelphia to West Trenton. The existing, multi-beam bridge is 115 feet long. The purpose of the project is to replace the existing bridge, which is in poor condition, with a new structure that will carry five lanes of traffic. The roadway width on the new bridge will be seven feet wider, and the pedestrian walkway width will also be wider on both sides.

In addition, this transportation improvement project includes the installation of new stairs and ramps at all four corners of the bridge. These new structures will allow pedestrian access from both sides of Route 611. Currently, pedestrian access is only available via stairs on the east side of the bridge, which does not meet current ADA guidelines. The new pedestrian ramps at the bridge will be fully ADA-compliant.

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