planning: PA 611 Old York Road Signal Upgrade Project

Montgomery County, PA

P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Courthouse Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:15p.m.
Phone: 610-278-3000
Website: www.montcopa.org

PA 611 Old York Road Signal Upgrade
Signage for PA 611 Old York Road Signal Upgrade
 
Description
The project area is a three-quarter-mile segment of PA 611 Old York Road through Jenkintown Borough, from Wyncote Road to Madera Avenue.  Signal upgrades are planned for eight intersections:
 
·  PA 611 & Wyncote Road
·  PA 611 & Washington Lane
·  PA 611 & Greenwood Avenue
·  PA 611 & West Avenue
·  PA 611 & Pedestrian Crossing Signal
·  PA 611 & Rydal Road/Cloverly Avenue
·  PA 611 & Madeira Avenue
·  Washington Lane & Greenwood Avenue
 
Each upgraded signal will include LED signal heads, emergency vehicle preemption, battery backup, and radio interconnection equipment.  The project will connect Jenkintown Borough to the close-loop signal system now on either side of Jenkintown Borough in Cheltenham and Abington Townships. 
 
Estimated Project Cost
$640,000                     
 
Projected Funding Partnership
Montgomery County:               $576,000 
Jenkintown Borough:  $64,000
 
 
Estimated Construction Start:   Fall 2009 
Estimated Construction End: TBD
   
Status:  In Design