Months-Long Lane Closure Coming To West Chester Pike In Marple

MARPLE TOWNSHIP, PA — A portion of West Chester Pike in Marple Township will have a 24 hour a day, seven day a week lane closure through early March 2026, according to PennDOT.

The lane closure will begin Thursday and last through March 6, 2026.

PennDOT said the lane closure will be in place 24/7 on eastbound West Chester Pike/Route between the I-476 South off-ramp and Lawrence Road in Marple and Haverford townships.

The closure will accommodate roadway reconstruction on West Chester Pike under a $5.2 million project to improve traffic flow and relieve congestion through the Interstate 476 interchange.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because significant backups and delays may occur.

All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

The improvements under this project include the delineation of the westbound 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 West Chester Pike and 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 also be installed along westbound West Chester Pike, east of North Lawrence Road. The ADA curb ramps and pedestrian facilities along the corridor will be evaluated and updated, as necessary, to meet current ADA standards.