New Utility Poles Coming to Markley Street

Folks travelling along Markley Street in Norristown today were treated to quite a sight – PECO crews installing new utility poles all along the roadside.

Traffic was reduced to one lane at several sections of Markley Street while the poles were installed. The utility work is expected to continue through May.

According to a PECO worker on the scene, crews have to dig the holes for the 60-foot poles at least 8-feet deep to secure them.

The work is part of the Markley Street Improvement Project, $20.8 million project to rebuild and improve Markley Street between Main Street and Johnson Highway, as well as a half-mile stretch of Johnson Highway between Markley and DeKalb streets.

Tomorrow, Patch will update readers on the tree situation on Markley Street.

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