PennDOT announced today that construction will close Route 73 (Church Road) and Greenwood Avenue in Cheltenham Township beginning Thursday, May 21.
Drivers are advised of the following travel restrictions:
- Thursday May 21, through Monday, August 3, Route 73 (Church Road) will be closed and detoured weekdays, 24 hours a day, between Rices Mill Road and Bent Road. During the weekday closure, drivers will be directed to use Easton Road, Route 309, and Washington Lane to access Route 73 (Church Road).
- Thursday, May 21, through Monday, August 3, Greenwood Avenue will be closed and detoured weekdays, 24 hours a day, between Spruce Lane and Barker Road. During the weekday closure, drivers will be directed to use Rices Mill Road and Township Line Road to access Greenwood Avenue.
Local access to residences and businesses will be maintained at all times. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work areas because backups and delays will occur along the detour routes.
According to the announcement, the project is part of a $10.8 million project to improve traffic flow and safety on both state highways.
For more information, visit the Route 73 (Church Road) Intersection Improvements project page.
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