PennDOT announced that tree clearing operations will continue from Monday, August 19 through Friday, August 23 on Route 73 (Church Road) in Cheltenham Township.

Crews will be working from 9:00am to 3:00pm, during which a lane closure with flagging is scheduled on Greenwood Avenue at the intersection with Route 73. 

The project is expected to improve traffic flow and safety on Route 73 at Greenwood Avenue and Rices Mill Road intersections. PennDOT’s contractor will add turn lanes at the intersections of Route 73 and Greenwood Avenue. Left turn lanes will be added on Route 73, and a northbound right turn lane will be added on Greenwood Avenue. The traffic signals on Route 73 at Greenwood Avenue and Rices Mill Road will be interconnected.

The project, which is expected to finish in fall 2027, was first announced in July.

“Drainage in the area will be improved, and a new stormwater management system will be installed. Additionally, the sidewalk will be extended along the north side of Route 73 (Church Road) from Rices Mill Road to Greenwood Avenue,” PennDOT said in a statement. “Environmental mitigation efforts related to the Curtis Arboretum will include the removal and planting of trees, stockpiling and salvaging of wood for repurposing, stone wall reconstruction, and seeding and re-vegetation of disturbed areas within the Arboretum.”

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent. 

Allan Myers, LP of Worcester, Pennsylvania, is the general contractor on the $10,824,555 project which is financed with 100 percent federal funds, PennDOT said.

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