According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), a 14-month project to install and replace raised pavement markers (RPMs) on several state highways in the Greater Philadelphia are continues this week in Philadelphia, Chester and Montgomery counties.
Lane restrictions will occur on the westbound Interstate 76 off-ramp to South Gulph Road in Upper Merion on Monday, Oct. 15, through Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting.
Crews will install and replace reflective markers along center lines, edge lines and ramps to improve visibility and safety for drivers at night and in bad weather such as rain, fog and snow.
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During installation, crews will occupy one lane to conduct a slow-moving operation. Drivers are advised to be alert of this moving operation and to expect possible slowdowns when driving near work crews.
D.W. Miller, Inc. of Huntingdon, is the contractor on the $304,310 project, which is financed completely with federal funds. The project is scheduled to be completed by October 2013.
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PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to www.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. For more information, visit www.dot.state.pa.us/district6 or call 610-205-6700.
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