Improvements To West Chester Pike/476 Interchange Proposed In Marple, Haverford

Press release from the Township of Marple:

Route 3 (West Chester Pike) and I-476 Interchange Improvement Project

Project Overview

County: Delaware

Municipalities: Marple and Haverford Townships

State Route: Route 3, I-476

Local Name: West Chester Pike, Veterans Memorial Highway

Project Type: Interchange Improvement

The project involves improvements to the existing Route 3 (West Chester Pike) Interchange with Interstate 476 in Marple and Haverford Townships in Delaware County.

The proposed improvements include the delineation/separation of the westbound Route 3 (West Chester Pike) off-ramp to the northbound I-476 on-ramp from the signalized intersection at South Lawrence Road. The traffic signal will no longer control the lane and will be free-flowing. The northbound I-476 on-ramp will be restriped. South Lawrence Road will maintain the same lane configuration including dual left-turn lanes and a right-turn-only lane. A new channelized right-turn lane will be constructed at the intersection of Route 3 (West Chester Pike) & northbound I-476 off-ramp/on-ramp to accommodate vehicles from South Lawrence Road to northbound I-476.

A new cantilever overhead lane designation sign structure will be installed along westbound West Chester Pike, east of North Lawrence Road. There are no anticipated temporary or permanent right-of-way acquisitions for this project. The existing traffic signals at the northbound I-476 off-ramp/on-ramp, South Lawrence Road, and North Lawrence Road will be modified as necessary. The ADA curb ramp and pedestrian facilities along the corridor will be evaluated and updated, as necessary, to meet current ADA standards.

This press release was produced by the Township of Marple. The views expressed here are the author’s own.