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Road Construction Project Updates

Spring House Intersection Improvement Project

Project Summary:

The Spring House Intersection Improvement Project is being funded through a Multi-Modal Transportation Fund Grant.  Lower Gwynedd Township is proposing roadway improvements to be located at the intersection of Sumneytown Pike/Norristown Road (SR 2052). The roadway construction generally consists of widening on Norristown Road (SR 2052) and Sumneytown Pike to provide additional through lanes in the eastbound and westbound directions, traffic signal improvements, concrete sidewalk and trail modifications on the north side of SR 2052 and both sides of Sumneytown Pike, and ADA ramp upgrades for all affected ramps within the limits of work.  The majority of the proposed work is within PennDOT, Montgomery County, or Lower Gwynedd Township right-of-way. Phase 1, which included the widening of the culvert on Sumneytown Pike, is complete. Phase 2 is currently underway.

Please understand that Lower Gwynedd Township, Contractor, and the project team, in accordance with PennDOT and Montgomery County requirements, will make every effort to minimize inconvenience to the community and traveling public while the proposed improvements are constructed.  However, we do ask for your patience and understanding when traveling in the project area.  Project status updates will be provided on the Lower Gwynedd Township website throughout construction.

Project Schedule:

November 2023- UPDATE- Utility relocation is still ongoing at the Spring House intersection as the various utilities relocate their lines on the new poles. Once all the lines are relocated, the old poles will be removed, and the roadwork can move forward.

  • Phase 2 construction bids received- March 15, 2023
  • Bid Award- Listed for action on the March 22, 2023, BOS Agenda
  • Pre-Construction Meeting- April 11, 2023
  • Construction to begin- August 2023
  • Project Completion April 2024 (Tentative)

Phase 2 Plan

UPDATED PRESENTATION-MAY 10, 2023

McKean Road Pedestrian Improvement Project:

Project Summary:

The pedestrian improvements are complete on McKean Road. The Township continues to conduct a traffic study along McKean Road to gather additional data on what types of improvements can be made to the roadway in the future. 

McMahon Traffic Projects Presentation

Other Construction Projects:

Land Development Projects Under Construction:

  • St. Charles Borromeo Seminary- 1325 Sumneytown Pike (GMU Campus):  Project consists of the construction of a new college residence hall with a chapel, new student life center, and a new maintenance building. Parking facilities, access drive, landscaping, lighting and stormwater management improvements will also be installed as part of this project.
  • Precision Watches (Rolex Store)-1612 N. Bethlehem Pike: Project consists of the construction of a 2.5-story jewelry store and parking lot.
  • Wissahickon School District- 521 Houston Road: Project consists of converting playing fields from grass to turf fields. 
  • Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School- 1345 Sumneytown Pike: Project consists of an expansion to the existing the school, new walkways/paths, parking lot reconfiguration and associated stormwater management facilities. 
  • Spring House Innovation Park-727 Norristown Road: Project consists of the construction of an additional parking lot for Building 14 and a 1,942 square-foot electrical substation building. Other improvement includes grading work, installation of a retaining wall, interior sidewalks, landscaping and a subsurface stormwater management facility.