PennDOT to Close Limekiln Pike for Six Months

Limekiln Pike will be closed and detoured for six months starting Tuesday, July 5 between Route 309 (Ogontz Avenue) and Cheltenham Avenue for the rehabilitation of the structurally deficient bridge over Rock Creek in Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said today. 

Limekiln Pike through traffic will be detoured over Route 309 (Ogontz Avenue), Easton Road, and Cheltenham Avenue.  Local access will be maintained on Limekiln Pike up to the construction area. 

Under this project, PennDOT will rehabilitate the stone arch bridge to preserve its structural integrity and enhance safety and efficiency for the traveling public.  The work includes bridge beam, parapet and deck repairs, and new paving, guiderail and pavement markings.  Work is expected to be completed by the end of this year.

The Limekiln Pike bridge, built in 1841, carries an average of 7,168 vehicles per day.

The general contractor on the $7,394,127 project is J.D. Eckman, Inc. of Atglen, Pa.  The project is financed with 100 percent state funds. 

This PennDOT bridge improvement contract also includes the rehabilitation of seven additional stone arch bridges with various construction dates through 2013:

• Main Street over the Schuylkill River, Royersford Borough, Montgomery County/ Spring City Borough, Chester County;
• Goshen Road over Darby Creek, Radnor Township, Delaware County;
• Ridge Avenue over Wissahickon Creek, Philadelphia;
• Newportville Road over Neshaminy Creek, Bristol Township, Bucks County;
• Edges Mill Road over Branch Beaver Creek, Caln Township, Chester County;
• Lewis Mill Road over Brandywine Creek, West Nantmeal Township, Chester County; and
• Whitehall Road over Stony Creek, East Norriton Township, Montgomery County.

PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out. Follow local PennDOT information on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly.

Information courtesy of PennDOT.