Lane closures scheduled on Route 422

LOWER POTTSGROVE » Lane closures are scheduled on eastbound Route 422 in the Pottstown area.

Closures are planned between the Keim Street and Armand Hammer Boulevard interchanges in Lower Pottsgrove on Wednesday, April 11, and Thursday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and from 9 a.m. Friday, April 13, to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 14, for barrier adjustment and shoulder reconstruction. The work is part of a project to rebuild 1.6 miles of Route 422 and construct new structures over the Schuylkill River and Norfolk Southern railroad tracks in Lower Pottsgrove Township, PennDOT announced Wednesday.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling on eastbound Route 422 in the work area because backups will occur. The schedule is weather dependent.

Under this project, PennDOT’s contractor is building, in phases, new Route 422 structures over the Schuylkill River; new Route 422 structures over Norfolk Southern railroad tracks; rebuilding Route 422 from the Schuylkill River bridge to the Porter Road overpass; installing new median barriers; replacing the Armand Hammer Boulevard bridge over Route 422; improving and realigning ramps at the Route 422/Armand Hammer Boulevard Interchange; reconstructing and realigning the ramp from Route 724 to Route. 422 east; improving storm water drainage; erecting three overhead sign structures; installing conduit for future Intelligent Transportation equipment; and installing new guide rail and signs.