PennDOT begins work to replace King Street Bridge
POTTSTOWN » Construction is underway on a $4 million project to replace the Route 663 (King Street) Bridge over Manatawny Creek in Pottstown, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced.
Route 663 (King Street) is currently closed between Manatawny Street and Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) through spring 2022. Local access will be maintained up to the construction zone.
During the 24-hour closure, Route 663 (King Street) motorists will be directed to use Manatawny Street, High Street, Hanover Street, Route 724 (Schuylkill Road) and Route 100 (Pottstown Pike). Pedestrians will be detoured over Manatawny Street, High Street and through the Borough of Pottstown.
As early construction activities get underway, pedestrians and motorists can expect work at the intersection of Route 663 (King Street) and Manatawny Street, which will require temporary short-term traffic control.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur.
The scope of this project includes several safety improvements including enhancements to roadside protection at the approaches to the new bridge barriers; wider sidewalks on both sides of the bridge; and new ADA curb ramps at the intersection of Route 663 (King Street) and Manatawny Street. Decorative bridge lighting is also being added to improve visibility.
Rylind Construction Co. of Lewisberry, Pa., is the general contractor on the $3,999,000 proj
ect which is financed with 100 percent state funds. The entire project is expected to finish in spring 2022.
For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, visit our District 6 Traffic Bulletin at www.penndot.gov/District6TrafficBulletin.
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