Utility work has continued along the avenue during break, and will continue through the next week. Here are details:
This week, the contractor is working to install low pressure gas mains from Roumfort Road to Gowen Avenue. This work will result in sidewalk closures along the east side of the avenue as well as lane shifts while crossing Roumfort Road.
The contractor will continue to work Saturday (12/29) from 7am to 3:30 pm. In observance of the New Year's Holiday, work will not resume until Wednesday 1/2/08. Crews will again work from Wednesday to Friday (1/5) from 7am to 5pm and Saturday (1/6) 7am to 3:30pm. Crews will continue the sewer line installation behind the construction barrier from the Cresheim Creek Bridge to Woodbrook Lane on the east side of Germantown Avenue. Crews will continue the installation of the water main on the west side of the avenue at the intersection of Gowen Ave. The contractor will continue the water main installation on the east side of the avenue from Nippon Street to Allens Lane in front of campus. This work will result in shoulder and sidewalk closures along with lane shifts while maintaining two lanes open to traffic. Construction crews will continue to work along the Cresheim Valley Creek in preparation of the bridge rehabilitation. This work will not affect pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
One travel lane will remain open in each direction on Germantown Avenue during construction, but motorists will encounter traffic pattern shifts. Parking along Germantown Avenue will be restricted in areas where crews are working.
GERMANTOWN AVENUE CLOSURES SET TO BEGIN IN MID-JANUARY
We have been told that so far, it is expected that complete closures of sections of Germantown Avenue will begin as planned. This work will begin at the Cresheim Valley (northern) end of the construction zone. We will be keeping you informed of actual closures on the avenue, scheduled to begin mid-January.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007
Germantown Av. Construction 12/15-12/28/07
Germantown Avenue construction work will continue through the remainder of 2007, including work directly effecting campus. Here is the planned work the next 2 weeks:
Saturday work (December 15): There will be work going on Saturday, December 15 between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm at the intersection of Gowen and Germantown, and along the Lutheran Seminary. There will be two way traffic and Gowen Avenue will not be closed to traffic. This is the last weekend work before the new year.
Weekday work (December 17-28): During the next two weeks, work will continue under the bridge just south of the intersection with Cresheim Valley Drive, in front of the Diner and behind the barrier up through Roumfort Road, at the Gowen Avenue intersection and across from the Wawa (in front of campus) -- in other words, nearly the length of the project work area. Basically, this is a continuation of this past week's work, and it will continue to the end of the year.
You can expect re-routed traffic along Germantown Avenue, but there will be no detours or road closures.
There will likely be night work on the water lines, and affected neighbors will be notified directly.
GERMANTOWN AVENUE BUSINESSES NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Check out the special business promotions during DecemberFest at www.mtairyfirstfriday.com. Visit the Save the Avenue Web site, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including special promotions and information on how you can support our merchants. ALL BUSINESSES ARE OPEN DURING THE CONSTRUCTION.
Saturday work (December 15): There will be work going on Saturday, December 15 between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm at the intersection of Gowen and Germantown, and along the Lutheran Seminary. There will be two way traffic and Gowen Avenue will not be closed to traffic. This is the last weekend work before the new year.
Weekday work (December 17-28): During the next two weeks, work will continue under the bridge just south of the intersection with Cresheim Valley Drive, in front of the Diner and behind the barrier up through Roumfort Road, at the Gowen Avenue intersection and across from the Wawa (in front of campus) -- in other words, nearly the length of the project work area. Basically, this is a continuation of this past week's work, and it will continue to the end of the year.
You can expect re-routed traffic along Germantown Avenue, but there will be no detours or road closures.
There will likely be night work on the water lines, and affected neighbors will be notified directly.
GERMANTOWN AVENUE BUSINESSES NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Check out the special business promotions during DecemberFest at www.mtairyfirstfriday.com. Visit the Save the Avenue Web site, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including special promotions and information on how you can support our merchants. ALL BUSINESSES ARE OPEN DURING THE CONSTRUCTION.
Friday, December 7, 2007
Germantown Ave. Construction for the week of 12/10/07
Construction on both sides of the Avenue near campus may cause some disruption/delays, but traffic lanes will be maintained on Germantown and East Gowan Avenues. Here are the details:
WORK PLANNED FOR NEXT WEEK:
West side work near intersection with Gowen Avenue: From Monday until Wednesday, there will be only local traffic on West Gowen Avenue, as water main work continues at that intersection. Businesses at that intersection will be accessible. Affected residents will be notified directly.
Work Behind the Barrier: There will be continued work behind the barrier between Roumfort and McPherson. Again, two way traffic will be maintained. It is possible that McPherson and Roumfort will be closed to all but local traffic for some of the time this work is going on, but both streets will not be closed at the same time. Residents of those streets will be notified directly.
Gas tie-ins in area from Wawa to Valley Green Bank: Next week, gas mains will be tied in in the area of Mr. Peepers Optical and Valley Green Bank. Again, access to businesses will be maintained.
Water main work between East Mt. Airy Avenue and Lutheran Seminary: Beginning Tuesday the 11th, there will be water main work being done on the east side of the Avenue in this area. Traffic will be able to get through. This aspect of the project will be underway for 2-3 weeks.
Work near intersection, Mermaid Lane and Germantown Avenue: Crews will be working next week to tie in gas lines at Mermaid and Germantown Avenue. There will be flaggers and lane shifts.
Presently, there is no night work scheduled, with the possible exception of the Water Department reconnecting water lines after midnight. In this case, affected neighbors are notified directly. There is no work scheduled for Saturday, December 8th.
TONIGHT IS MT. AIRY FIRST FRIDAY! The is a great time to show your support for community businesses which are being affected by these infrastructure improvements by shopping the Avenue and having dinner in one of our restaurants. Check out the special business promotions during DecemberFest at www.mtairyfirstfriday.com. Visit the Save the Avenue website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including special promotions and information on how you can support our community. ALL BUSINESSES ARE OPEN DURING THE CONSTRUCTION.
WORK PLANNED FOR NEXT WEEK:
West side work near intersection with Gowen Avenue: From Monday until Wednesday, there will be only local traffic on West Gowen Avenue, as water main work continues at that intersection. Businesses at that intersection will be accessible. Affected residents will be notified directly.
Work Behind the Barrier: There will be continued work behind the barrier between Roumfort and McPherson. Again, two way traffic will be maintained. It is possible that McPherson and Roumfort will be closed to all but local traffic for some of the time this work is going on, but both streets will not be closed at the same time. Residents of those streets will be notified directly.
Gas tie-ins in area from Wawa to Valley Green Bank: Next week, gas mains will be tied in in the area of Mr. Peepers Optical and Valley Green Bank. Again, access to businesses will be maintained.
Water main work between East Mt. Airy Avenue and Lutheran Seminary: Beginning Tuesday the 11th, there will be water main work being done on the east side of the Avenue in this area. Traffic will be able to get through. This aspect of the project will be underway for 2-3 weeks.
Work near intersection, Mermaid Lane and Germantown Avenue: Crews will be working next week to tie in gas lines at Mermaid and Germantown Avenue. There will be flaggers and lane shifts.
Presently, there is no night work scheduled, with the possible exception of the Water Department reconnecting water lines after midnight. In this case, affected neighbors are notified directly. There is no work scheduled for Saturday, December 8th.
TONIGHT IS MT. AIRY FIRST FRIDAY! The is a great time to show your support for community businesses which are being affected by these infrastructure improvements by shopping the Avenue and having dinner in one of our restaurants. Check out the special business promotions during DecemberFest at www.mtairyfirstfriday.com. Visit the Save the Avenue website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including special promotions and information on how you can support our community. ALL BUSINESSES ARE OPEN DURING THE CONSTRUCTION.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Construction for the Week of 12/3
Among other work planned this week, Allens Lane will be detoured on Tuesday 12/4 and Wednesday 12/5. Check www.Ltsp.edu/germantownave for alternate routes if you normally take Allens Lane to campus. No work is planned for Sunday 12/2 that might cause problems to guests for Advent Vespers. Here are more details on the week ahead:
WORK PLANNED FOR NEXT WEEK:
West side work near intersection with Allens Lane: On Tuesday, there is work scheduled to take place outside Mr. Peepers Optical next to Wawa. On Wednesday and Thursday, there is work scheduled on the west curbline between Wawa and Gowen Avenue. Two-way traffic will be maintained. This work will continue into the intersection with Gowen the following week. Businesses at that intersection will be accessible.
Work Behind the Barrier: There will be continued work behind the barrier between Roumfort and McPherson. Again, two way traffic will be maintained. It is possible that McPherson and Roumfort will be closed to all but local traffic for some of the time this work is going on, but both streets will not be closed at the same time. Residents of those streets will be notified directly.
Allens Lane Detour: On Tuesday and Wednesday, December 4th and 5th, there is a scheduled detour on Allens Lane between Bryan and Germantown Avenue. Local traffic will be allowed to enter and leave, but cars will be detoured to Bryan and trucks will be detoured to Lincoln Drive and then to Mt. Pleasant. Access to Wawa and Valley Green Bank will be from the Germantown Avneue entrances.
Presently, there is no night work scheduled, with the possible exception of the Water Department reconnecting water lines after midnight. In this case, affected neighbors are notified directly.
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND THE SAVE THE AVENUE WEBSITE: As you can imagine, this construction is having, and will continue to have, a negative effect on Germantown Avenue businesses. Please make a special effort to support our business district by patronizing businesses on or near the Avenue now and throughout the construction period. Visit the Save the Avenue website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including how you can support our merchants. ALL BUSINESSES ARE OPEN DURING THE CONSTRUCTION. Also, please check out the special business promotions during DecemberFest at www.mtairyfirstfriday.com
WORK PLANNED FOR NEXT WEEK:
West side work near intersection with Allens Lane: On Tuesday, there is work scheduled to take place outside Mr. Peepers Optical next to Wawa. On Wednesday and Thursday, there is work scheduled on the west curbline between Wawa and Gowen Avenue. Two-way traffic will be maintained. This work will continue into the intersection with Gowen the following week. Businesses at that intersection will be accessible.
Work Behind the Barrier: There will be continued work behind the barrier between Roumfort and McPherson. Again, two way traffic will be maintained. It is possible that McPherson and Roumfort will be closed to all but local traffic for some of the time this work is going on, but both streets will not be closed at the same time. Residents of those streets will be notified directly.
Allens Lane Detour: On Tuesday and Wednesday, December 4th and 5th, there is a scheduled detour on Allens Lane between Bryan and Germantown Avenue. Local traffic will be allowed to enter and leave, but cars will be detoured to Bryan and trucks will be detoured to Lincoln Drive and then to Mt. Pleasant. Access to Wawa and Valley Green Bank will be from the Germantown Avneue entrances.
Presently, there is no night work scheduled, with the possible exception of the Water Department reconnecting water lines after midnight. In this case, affected neighbors are notified directly.
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND THE SAVE THE AVENUE WEBSITE: As you can imagine, this construction is having, and will continue to have, a negative effect on Germantown Avenue businesses. Please make a special effort to support our business district by patronizing businesses on or near the Avenue now and throughout the construction period. Visit the Save the Avenue website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including how you can support our merchants. ALL BUSINESSES ARE OPEN DURING THE CONSTRUCTION. Also, please check out the special business promotions during DecemberFest at www.mtairyfirstfriday.com
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Germantown Avenue Construction - Nov. 17 - 30
This report covers the shortened Thanksgiving holiday work week and the week of November 26. Temporary paving down on the west side of Germantown Avenue in the area from Winston Road to Gowen Avenue should be done Saturday the 17th by noon. Please note that this paving is temporary: when the entire project is completed, the Belgian blocks will be restored on both sides of the avenue, with a concrete pad in the middle to hold the trolley tracks.
Between Saturday and Wednesday, there will be water main work on the east side of the Avenue between Cresheim Valley Drive and Gowen, as there has been the past few weeks. There will also be night work in this area on Monday and Tuesday the 19th and 20th.
All work will end at 3:30 pm on Wednesday the 21st and will restart Monday, November 26th because of Thanksgiving holiday.
WORK PLANNED FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26:
From November 26th -- 30th, water main work will continue throughtout the construction zone. It is possible that barriers will be set up to replace the traffic control barriers beginning the 27th between Cresheim Valley Drive and McPherson. Work behind the barriers will go as deep as 15 feet, which necessitates these safety precautions. Two lane traffic will be maintained, but watch for changing traffic patterns.
Pedestrian traffic is being maintained, except under the train trestle bridge just south of Cresheim Valley Drive.
Since there is no work on Sundays, Advent Vespers guests on December 2 should at most find only changed traffic patterns.
LTSP and the Mt. Airy community wish you a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND THE SAVE THE AVENUE WEBSITE: As you can imagine, this construction is having, and will continue to have, a negative effect on Germantown Avenue businesses. Please make a special effort to support our business district by patronizing businesses on or near the Avenue now and throughout the construction period. Visit the Save the Avenue website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including how you can support our merchants. ALL BUSINESSES ARE OPEN DURING THE CONSTRUCTION. Also, please check out the special business promotions during DecemberFest at www.mtairyfirstfriday.com
Between Saturday and Wednesday, there will be water main work on the east side of the Avenue between Cresheim Valley Drive and Gowen, as there has been the past few weeks. There will also be night work in this area on Monday and Tuesday the 19th and 20th.
All work will end at 3:30 pm on Wednesday the 21st and will restart Monday, November 26th because of Thanksgiving holiday.
WORK PLANNED FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26:
From November 26th -- 30th, water main work will continue throughtout the construction zone. It is possible that barriers will be set up to replace the traffic control barriers beginning the 27th between Cresheim Valley Drive and McPherson. Work behind the barriers will go as deep as 15 feet, which necessitates these safety precautions. Two lane traffic will be maintained, but watch for changing traffic patterns.
Pedestrian traffic is being maintained, except under the train trestle bridge just south of Cresheim Valley Drive.
Since there is no work on Sundays, Advent Vespers guests on December 2 should at most find only changed traffic patterns.
LTSP and the Mt. Airy community wish you a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND THE SAVE THE AVENUE WEBSITE: As you can imagine, this construction is having, and will continue to have, a negative effect on Germantown Avenue businesses. Please make a special effort to support our business district by patronizing businesses on or near the Avenue now and throughout the construction period. Visit the Save the Avenue website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including how you can support our merchants. ALL BUSINESSES ARE OPEN DURING THE CONSTRUCTION. Also, please check out the special business promotions during DecemberFest at www.mtairyfirstfriday.com
Friday, November 9, 2007
Germantown Ave. Sat. 11/10 and the week of 11/12
WORK PLANNED FOR SATURDAY 11/10:
Crews will backfill and put temporary paving down on the west side of Germantown Avenue in the area from Winston Road to Gowen Avenue. Please note that this paving is temporary: when the entire project is completed, the Belgian blocks will be restored on both sides of the avenue, with a concrete pad in the middle to hold the trolley tracks.
WORK PLANNED FOR THE WEEK OF 11/12:
From November 12th -- 16th, water main work will continue on the east side of the Avenue from McPherson to Gowen. This work will be done during the day, and involve sidewalk closures and parking restrictions as it does now.
Work which is taking place on the west side of the Avenue between Allens Lane and Nippon Street should be completed by Wednesday, November 14th. This work will be done during the daytime. When it is finished, it will be filled with a temporary pavement such as what is now in front of Valley Green Bank. (Note that the bank will be closed for Veteran's Day on November 12th. All other businesses remain open as far as we know.)
Night work currently underway near the intersection with McPherson will continue. There will be a test shutdown of the water supply sometime between FRIDAY 11/9 and Tuesday -- near neighbors are being leafletted. There will be a longer shutdown at night - likely Wednesday night -- when the water main is connected. Again, the nearest residents are being informed on an individual basis.
There will continue to be night work in the vicinity of Gowen Avenue, with lane shifts at night. The work will begin sometime around 7 or 8 in the evening, and will continue nightly for 2 - 3 weeks.
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND THE SAVE THE AVENUE WEBSITE: As you can imagine, this construction is having, and will continue to have, a negative effect on Germantown Avenue businesses. Please make a special effort to support our business district by patronizing businesses on or near the Avenue now and throughout the construction period. Visit the Save the Avenue website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including how you can support our merchants. ALL BUSINESSES ARE OPEN DURING THE CONSTRUCTION.
Crews will backfill and put temporary paving down on the west side of Germantown Avenue in the area from Winston Road to Gowen Avenue. Please note that this paving is temporary: when the entire project is completed, the Belgian blocks will be restored on both sides of the avenue, with a concrete pad in the middle to hold the trolley tracks.
WORK PLANNED FOR THE WEEK OF 11/12:
From November 12th -- 16th, water main work will continue on the east side of the Avenue from McPherson to Gowen. This work will be done during the day, and involve sidewalk closures and parking restrictions as it does now.
Work which is taking place on the west side of the Avenue between Allens Lane and Nippon Street should be completed by Wednesday, November 14th. This work will be done during the daytime. When it is finished, it will be filled with a temporary pavement such as what is now in front of Valley Green Bank. (Note that the bank will be closed for Veteran's Day on November 12th. All other businesses remain open as far as we know.)
Night work currently underway near the intersection with McPherson will continue. There will be a test shutdown of the water supply sometime between FRIDAY 11/9 and Tuesday -- near neighbors are being leafletted. There will be a longer shutdown at night - likely Wednesday night -- when the water main is connected. Again, the nearest residents are being informed on an individual basis.
There will continue to be night work in the vicinity of Gowen Avenue, with lane shifts at night. The work will begin sometime around 7 or 8 in the evening, and will continue nightly for 2 - 3 weeks.
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND THE SAVE THE AVENUE WEBSITE: As you can imagine, this construction is having, and will continue to have, a negative effect on Germantown Avenue businesses. Please make a special effort to support our business district by patronizing businesses on or near the Avenue now and throughout the construction period. Visit the Save the Avenue website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including how you can support our merchants. ALL BUSINESSES ARE OPEN DURING THE CONSTRUCTION.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Germantown Avenue for the week of Nov 5
Saturday, Nov. 3 will see crews continuing to install high pressure gas lines from Cresheim Valley Drive to the Trolley Car Diner and to install a water main from Roumfort Road to Gowen Avenue. The east sidewalk is closed due to this work. There is no work planned for Sunday.
The night work on the west side between Allens Lane and Nippon Street (across from the chapel) will continue next week between 9 pm and 7 am. This work is scheduled to be completed by Friday, November 9th. Please note that businesses in that area continue to be open during their scheduled hours.
In addition, there will be sawcutting of the trolley tracks at night starting Monday of next week, starting at Roumfort Road and moving up to Gowen Avenue. Staggered lane traffic will be in effect at night when this work is going on. Please note that Brewer's Outlet and Cresheim Cottage Cafe will continue to be accessible as this work reaches Gowen Avenue.
Traffic will continue to be tied up around the intersection with Cresheim Valley Road as Philadelphia Gas Works comes in to tie into the newly-installed high pressure line. This aspect of the work should be completed by the 9th.
The tree work is almost complete, with just some trimming around the Lutheran Seminary.
The paving over of the west side curb line near the Trolley Car Diner and New Covenant Campus will now be done after the gas main work is completed. Entrances to the Trolley Car Diner and New Covenant will remain open at all times.
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND THE SAVE THE AVENUE WEBSITE: As you can imagine, this construction is having, and will continue to have, a negative effect on Germantown Avenue businesses. Please make a special effort to support our business district by patronizing businesses on or near the Avenue now and throughout the construction period. Visit the Save the Avenue website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including how you can support our merchants.
The night work on the west side between Allens Lane and Nippon Street (across from the chapel) will continue next week between 9 pm and 7 am. This work is scheduled to be completed by Friday, November 9th. Please note that businesses in that area continue to be open during their scheduled hours.
In addition, there will be sawcutting of the trolley tracks at night starting Monday of next week, starting at Roumfort Road and moving up to Gowen Avenue. Staggered lane traffic will be in effect at night when this work is going on. Please note that Brewer's Outlet and Cresheim Cottage Cafe will continue to be accessible as this work reaches Gowen Avenue.
Traffic will continue to be tied up around the intersection with Cresheim Valley Road as Philadelphia Gas Works comes in to tie into the newly-installed high pressure line. This aspect of the work should be completed by the 9th.
The tree work is almost complete, with just some trimming around the Lutheran Seminary.
The paving over of the west side curb line near the Trolley Car Diner and New Covenant Campus will now be done after the gas main work is completed. Entrances to the Trolley Car Diner and New Covenant will remain open at all times.
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND THE SAVE THE AVENUE WEBSITE: As you can imagine, this construction is having, and will continue to have, a negative effect on Germantown Avenue businesses. Please make a special effort to support our business district by patronizing businesses on or near the Avenue now and throughout the construction period. Visit the Save the Avenue website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including how you can support our merchants.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Germantown Ave. for the week of October 29
Work looks to become more serious and disruptive starting this week. Items most effecting LTSP are in bold.
PARKING ON GERMANTOWN AVENUE: Tree work will continue near the Seminary, and there will be no parking signs in the area between Allens Lane and Gowen Avenue. There are parking restrictions between Roumfort and McPherson -- see below. In addition, the work from Nippon to Allens Lane (described below) will include no parking signs in that area for night-time parking. Please read specific no parking signs for detailed information about when those restrictions go into effect.
WORK PLANNED FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 29TH AND FOLLOWING:
Crews will continue work on the high pressure gas main from the SEPTA turnaround at Cresheim Valley Drive to the Trolley Car Diner;
Installation of low pressure gas line from Winston Road to Mermaid Lane, with lane shifts at intersections;
Installation of iron water main from Roumfort Road to McPherson Street, with east lane shoulder closure;
Tree trimming at Lutheran Seminary -- parking restrictions in effect;
Beginning Wednesday, October 31st, iron water main installation at night from Nippon Street to Allens Lane on the west side of the street -- parking restrictions in effect.
The paving over of the west side curb line near the Trolley Car Diner and New Covenant Campus has been postponed up to now, but will be done at some point in the next two weeks. After that, a traffic barrier will be added, segmenting two traffic lanes on the west side of Germantown Avenue. Work will be continuous on the east side. As of January 15, 2008, sections of Germantown Avenue will be closed completely.
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND THE SAVE THE AVENUE WEBSITE: As you can imagine, this construction is having, and will continue to have, a negative effect on Germantown Avenue businesses. Please make a special effort to support our business district by patronizing businesses on or near the Avenue now and throughout the construction period. Visit the Save the Avenue website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including how you can support our merchants. PLEASE MAKE A SPECIAL EFFORT TO SUPPORT OUR MERCHANTS ON MT. AIRY FIRST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND.
PARKING ON GERMANTOWN AVENUE: Tree work will continue near the Seminary, and there will be no parking signs in the area between Allens Lane and Gowen Avenue. There are parking restrictions between Roumfort and McPherson -- see below. In addition, the work from Nippon to Allens Lane (described below) will include no parking signs in that area for night-time parking. Please read specific no parking signs for detailed information about when those restrictions go into effect.
WORK PLANNED FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 29TH AND FOLLOWING:
Crews will continue work on the high pressure gas main from the SEPTA turnaround at Cresheim Valley Drive to the Trolley Car Diner;
Installation of low pressure gas line from Winston Road to Mermaid Lane, with lane shifts at intersections;
Installation of iron water main from Roumfort Road to McPherson Street, with east lane shoulder closure;
Tree trimming at Lutheran Seminary -- parking restrictions in effect;
Beginning Wednesday, October 31st, iron water main installation at night from Nippon Street to Allens Lane on the west side of the street -- parking restrictions in effect.
The paving over of the west side curb line near the Trolley Car Diner and New Covenant Campus has been postponed up to now, but will be done at some point in the next two weeks. After that, a traffic barrier will be added, segmenting two traffic lanes on the west side of Germantown Avenue. Work will be continuous on the east side. As of January 15, 2008, sections of Germantown Avenue will be closed completely.
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND THE SAVE THE AVENUE WEBSITE: As you can imagine, this construction is having, and will continue to have, a negative effect on Germantown Avenue businesses. Please make a special effort to support our business district by patronizing businesses on or near the Avenue now and throughout the construction period. Visit the Save the Avenue website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including how you can support our merchants. PLEASE MAKE A SPECIAL EFFORT TO SUPPORT OUR MERCHANTS ON MT. AIRY FIRST FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Germantown Ave. the week of Oct. 22
Germantown Avenue construction this week mostly effects the area north of Gowen Avenue
and the LTSP campus.
PARKING ON GERMANTOWN AVENUE: Tree work will continue into the week, so there will still be no parking signs. However, the contractors have promised to pull as many no parking signs as possible. Please note that except in areas with weekend construction activity, PARKING RESTRICTIONS WILL NOT BE IN EFFECT SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND IN THE EVENINGS. Please read specific no parking signs for detailed information.
WORK PLANNED FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 22nd AND FOLLOWING: Crews will continue to work on the high pressure gas line in the area of Mermaid Land and the railroad bridge over Germantown Avenue. There will be work Saturday and Sunday. There will be flagging and lane closures. It is now doubtful that this work will be completed before October 22nd, as originally planned and as reported last week. However, this work cannot continue when the cold weather starts, so crews are working to complete it as soon as possible.
Tree work will continue throughout the week. This will involve temporary lane closures.
The paving over of the west side curb line near the Trolley Car Diner and New Covenant Campus will now be done after the gas main work is completed. Entrances to the Diner and New Covenant will remain open at all times.
Right now, there is video inspection of the sanitary line being done between Gowen Avenue and the Trolley Car Diner. The truck is parked outside Cresheim Cottage Cafe. Note that the Cafe is also open for business throughout this period.
Toward the end of the week, there might be water line installation between Roumfort Road to Gowen Avenue, on the east side, with a resulting east curbline closure. Expect some rerouting of traffic if this happens. Otherwise, this work will take place the following week.
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND THE SAVE THE AVENUE WEBSITE: As you can imagine, this construction is having, and will continue to have, a negative effect on Germantown Avenue businesses. Please make a special effort to support our business district by patronizing businesses on or near the Avenue now and throughout the construction period. Visit the Save the Avenue website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including how you can support merchants in the community.
and the LTSP campus.
PARKING ON GERMANTOWN AVENUE: Tree work will continue into the week, so there will still be no parking signs. However, the contractors have promised to pull as many no parking signs as possible. Please note that except in areas with weekend construction activity, PARKING RESTRICTIONS WILL NOT BE IN EFFECT SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND IN THE EVENINGS. Please read specific no parking signs for detailed information.
WORK PLANNED FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 22nd AND FOLLOWING: Crews will continue to work on the high pressure gas line in the area of Mermaid Land and the railroad bridge over Germantown Avenue. There will be work Saturday and Sunday. There will be flagging and lane closures. It is now doubtful that this work will be completed before October 22nd, as originally planned and as reported last week. However, this work cannot continue when the cold weather starts, so crews are working to complete it as soon as possible.
Tree work will continue throughout the week. This will involve temporary lane closures.
The paving over of the west side curb line near the Trolley Car Diner and New Covenant Campus will now be done after the gas main work is completed. Entrances to the Diner and New Covenant will remain open at all times.
Right now, there is video inspection of the sanitary line being done between Gowen Avenue and the Trolley Car Diner. The truck is parked outside Cresheim Cottage Cafe. Note that the Cafe is also open for business throughout this period.
Toward the end of the week, there might be water line installation between Roumfort Road to Gowen Avenue, on the east side, with a resulting east curbline closure. Expect some rerouting of traffic if this happens. Otherwise, this work will take place the following week.
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND THE SAVE THE AVENUE WEBSITE: As you can imagine, this construction is having, and will continue to have, a negative effect on Germantown Avenue businesses. Please make a special effort to support our business district by patronizing businesses on or near the Avenue now and throughout the construction period. Visit the Save the Avenue website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including how you can support merchants in the community.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Avenue Construction Update for the week of October 15
PARKING ON GERMANTOWN AVENUE: Tree work will continue into next week, so there will still be no parking signs. Please note that PARKING RESTRICTIONS WILL NOT BE IN EFFECT SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND IN THE EVENINGS.
WORK PLANNED FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 15th AND FOLLOWING: Crews will continue to work on the high pressure gas line in the area of Mermaid Land and the railroad bridge over Germantown Avenue, although there will be no work tomorrow, Saturday. There will be flagging and lane closures. This work will be completed before October 22nd.
Likely on Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be work done across the intersection at Cresheim Valley Drive. This work will be done between 9 am and 3 pm to avoid rush hour traffic. Again, lane closures and flagging.
As noted above, tree work will continue, beginning at the New Covenant Campus and moving south. The crews will work down the west side of the Avenue and then back up the east side, removing trunks and stumps. Soon -- likely next week -- crews will pave over the west side curb line where there are cobblestones to create a safer driving surface: this will follow the tree work. Access to the Trolley Car Diner and New Covenant Campus will be maintained at all times. Expect lane shifts.
There will also be video inspections between Gowen Avenue and the Trolley Car Diner. Finally, there will be saw cutting for water main repair in the vicinity of McPherson Street. Again, expect some rerouting of traffic.
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND THE SAVE THE AVENUE WEBSITE: As you can imagine, this construction is having a very negative effect on Germantown Avenue businesses. Please make a special effort to support our business district by patronizing businesses on or near the Avenue now and throughout the construction period. Visit the Save the Avenue Website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including how you can support our merchants.
WORK PLANNED FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 15th AND FOLLOWING: Crews will continue to work on the high pressure gas line in the area of Mermaid Land and the railroad bridge over Germantown Avenue, although there will be no work tomorrow, Saturday. There will be flagging and lane closures. This work will be completed before October 22nd.
Likely on Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be work done across the intersection at Cresheim Valley Drive. This work will be done between 9 am and 3 pm to avoid rush hour traffic. Again, lane closures and flagging.
As noted above, tree work will continue, beginning at the New Covenant Campus and moving south. The crews will work down the west side of the Avenue and then back up the east side, removing trunks and stumps. Soon -- likely next week -- crews will pave over the west side curb line where there are cobblestones to create a safer driving surface: this will follow the tree work. Access to the Trolley Car Diner and New Covenant Campus will be maintained at all times. Expect lane shifts.
There will also be video inspections between Gowen Avenue and the Trolley Car Diner. Finally, there will be saw cutting for water main repair in the vicinity of McPherson Street. Again, expect some rerouting of traffic.
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND THE SAVE THE AVENUE WEBSITE: As you can imagine, this construction is having a very negative effect on Germantown Avenue businesses. Please make a special effort to support our business district by patronizing businesses on or near the Avenue now and throughout the construction period. Visit the Save the Avenue Website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including how you can support our merchants.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Germantown Ave. Construction Update 10/5/07
Here is what to expect Germantown Avenue in the next week and beyond, along with a PA 309 update.
PARKING ON GERMANTOWN AVENUE: No parking signs will be removed where work is not being done. However, some tree work is still being done, and in those areas there will continue to be no parking signs. Please note that PARKING RESTRICTIONS WILL NOT BE IN EFFECT SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND IN THE EVENINGS.
WORK PLANNED FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 8th AND FOLLOWING: Crews will continue to work on the high pressure gas line will in the area of Mermaid Land and the railroad bridge over Germantown Avenue, including Saturday. There will be plates on the road to allow vehicles to cross. However, you can still expect some short delays in that area. Pedestrian access will be on the west side of Germantown Avenue. Crews are installing a pedestrian walkway on along the strip mall where TLA video is in Chestnut Hill.
Cresheim Valley Drive will be down to one lane alternating traffic as the gas main work is completed. This work will be done between 9 am and 3 pm to avoid rush hour traffic.
Soon -- likely next week -- crews will pave over the west side curb line where there are cobblestones to create a safer driving surface. Access to the Trolley Car Diner and New Covenant Campus will be maintained at all times. Expect lane shifts during this time.
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND THE SAVE THE AVENUE WEBSITE: As you can imagine, this construction is having a very negative effect on Germantown Avenue businesses. Please make a special effort to support our business district by patronizing businesses on or near the Avenue now and throughout the construction period. Visit the Save the Avenue website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including how you can support our merchants.
A WORD ABOUT THE TREES: The Fairmount Park Commission has been consulted about tree removal for this project. Unfortunately, quite a few trees have to be removed, including some older, larger specimens. According to Fairmount Park, most of these trees are at the end of their life. The construction contract specifies that trees be replaced on a ratio of 2 1/2 to one -- more than two trees will be planted for every one removed. The new trees will be 2-3 inch caliper and will be replaced, under contract, if they are not living up to a year after being planted.
PA 309 UPDATE: PA 309, the major north/south highway east of the seminary, continues under construction. There is good news - the Easton Road exit (Glenside/Mt. Airy) has reopened. Westbound Easton Road turns into Wadsworth at the city line (Cheltenham Ave.) and then Mt. Airy Avenue. For more information, see www.Ltsp.edu/germantownave,
PARKING ON GERMANTOWN AVENUE: No parking signs will be removed where work is not being done. However, some tree work is still being done, and in those areas there will continue to be no parking signs. Please note that PARKING RESTRICTIONS WILL NOT BE IN EFFECT SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND IN THE EVENINGS.
WORK PLANNED FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 8th AND FOLLOWING: Crews will continue to work on the high pressure gas line will in the area of Mermaid Land and the railroad bridge over Germantown Avenue, including Saturday. There will be plates on the road to allow vehicles to cross. However, you can still expect some short delays in that area. Pedestrian access will be on the west side of Germantown Avenue. Crews are installing a pedestrian walkway on along the strip mall where TLA video is in Chestnut Hill.
Cresheim Valley Drive will be down to one lane alternating traffic as the gas main work is completed. This work will be done between 9 am and 3 pm to avoid rush hour traffic.
Soon -- likely next week -- crews will pave over the west side curb line where there are cobblestones to create a safer driving surface. Access to the Trolley Car Diner and New Covenant Campus will be maintained at all times. Expect lane shifts during this time.
IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND THE SAVE THE AVENUE WEBSITE: As you can imagine, this construction is having a very negative effect on Germantown Avenue businesses. Please make a special effort to support our business district by patronizing businesses on or near the Avenue now and throughout the construction period. Visit the Save the Avenue website, www.savetheave.org, for updated information, including how you can support our merchants.
A WORD ABOUT THE TREES: The Fairmount Park Commission has been consulted about tree removal for this project. Unfortunately, quite a few trees have to be removed, including some older, larger specimens. According to Fairmount Park, most of these trees are at the end of their life. The construction contract specifies that trees be replaced on a ratio of 2 1/2 to one -- more than two trees will be planted for every one removed. The new trees will be 2-3 inch caliper and will be replaced, under contract, if they are not living up to a year after being planted.
PA 309 UPDATE: PA 309, the major north/south highway east of the seminary, continues under construction. There is good news - the Easton Road exit (Glenside/Mt. Airy) has reopened. Westbound Easton Road turns into Wadsworth at the city line (Cheltenham Ave.) and then Mt. Airy Avenue. For more information, see www.Ltsp.edu/germantownave,
Saturday, September 29, 2007
PA 309/Easton Road Exits Reopened
The Easton Road northbound and southbound exits on PA 309 have reopened. Construction in the area continues. This is the most direct route to LTSP from 309 - take the Easton Road exit and go west toward Philadelphia/Mt. Airy. Continue west as Easton Road turns into Wadsworth and then Gowen Avenue. Continue to the LTSP campus at Germantown Avenue (on your left).
Friday, September 28, 2007
Germantown Ave. Construction Update 9/28/07
The area adjacent to the LTSP campus remains fairly quiet, note that will change with work starting 10/4 with work at Gowen Ave. This coming week from PennDOT:
PARKING ON GERMANTOWN AVENUE: Restrictions on parking will be in place for a few more days, likely through Tuesday, October 2nd. Please note that PARKING RESTRICTIONS WILL NOT BE IN EFFECT SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND IN THE EVENINGS.
WORK PLANNED FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 1ST: Crews will continue to remove old trolley poles and overhead wires, remove some deteriorated trees, and dig test holes to locate existing utility lines under the avenue. In addition, the work on the high pressure gas line will continue in the area of Mermaid Land and the railroad bridge over Germantown Avenue, including Saturday. There will be plates on the road to allow vehicles to cross. However, you can expect some short delays in that area.
In addition, a second gas main crew will begin work in that area next week. Please note that while this work is going on, pedestrian access will be on the west side of Germantown Avenue.
On or about October 4, an inspection will commence at Gowen Avenue and also at the bridge near Cresheim Valley Drive, lasting about a week. You can expect lane shifts in those areas when that work is underway.
WORK PLANNED FOR THE FUTURE: On or about October 15th, barriers will be set up in the area from Cresheim Valley Drive to McPherson Street, with one lane traffic in either direction. Prior to that, part of the roadway will be repaved to create a safer driving surface. Access to the Trolley Car Diner and New Covenant Campus will be maintained at all times.
PARKING ON GERMANTOWN AVENUE: Restrictions on parking will be in place for a few more days, likely through Tuesday, October 2nd. Please note that PARKING RESTRICTIONS WILL NOT BE IN EFFECT SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND IN THE EVENINGS.
WORK PLANNED FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 1ST: Crews will continue to remove old trolley poles and overhead wires, remove some deteriorated trees, and dig test holes to locate existing utility lines under the avenue. In addition, the work on the high pressure gas line will continue in the area of Mermaid Land and the railroad bridge over Germantown Avenue, including Saturday. There will be plates on the road to allow vehicles to cross. However, you can expect some short delays in that area.
In addition, a second gas main crew will begin work in that area next week. Please note that while this work is going on, pedestrian access will be on the west side of Germantown Avenue.
On or about October 4, an inspection will commence at Gowen Avenue and also at the bridge near Cresheim Valley Drive, lasting about a week. You can expect lane shifts in those areas when that work is underway.
WORK PLANNED FOR THE FUTURE: On or about October 15th, barriers will be set up in the area from Cresheim Valley Drive to McPherson Street, with one lane traffic in either direction. Prior to that, part of the roadway will be repaved to create a safer driving surface. Access to the Trolley Car Diner and New Covenant Campus will be maintained at all times.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Germantown Ave. Construction Update - 9/21/07
Here is the latest on the Germantown Avenue Reconstuction Project. It includes information provided by PennDOT as well as what we learned from a meeting with the engineers this morning.
PARKING ON GERMANTOWN AVENUE: As you noticed, there were "NO PARKING" signs posted on Germantown Avenue last week. Work was to begin on the Avenue, but there was a last minute snafu with obtaining permits and the crew had to wait until that got worked out. Thus, there was no work being done even though parking had been halted -- a source of frustration for many and anger for some. A few facts to put this matter into context:
The contractor plans to start at the intersection of Mermaid Lane and proceed south. One travel lane will be maintained in each direction during construction, but motorists will encounter traffic pattern shifts. Parking will be restricted in areas where crews are working. We anticipate that when this "sweep" of the Avenue is complete, the parking restrictions will be much more limited.
In addition, Germantown Avenue between Mermaid Lane to Cresheim Valley Drive will begin to see more intensive work, as crews will be locating existing utility lines under the Avenue and beginning to install a new gas main. There will be plates on the road to allow vehicles to cross. However, you can expect some short delays in that area.
PARKING ON GERMANTOWN AVENUE: As you noticed, there were "NO PARKING" signs posted on Germantown Avenue last week. Work was to begin on the Avenue, but there was a last minute snafu with obtaining permits and the crew had to wait until that got worked out. Thus, there was no work being done even though parking had been halted -- a source of frustration for many and anger for some. A few facts to put this matter into context:
- The police require that "NO PARKING" signs be posted at least 72 hours in advance of when the restrictions go into effect. So.... just because you see a "NO PARKING" sign, it does not mean that there is no parking as of the sign's posting. We have asked the engineers to be as specific as possible about the date/time restrictions when they put up the signs. They are also going door-to-door to inform business owners and residents of what is planned.
- There are no plans for weekend work. Thus, PARKING RESTRICTIONS WILL NOT BE IN EFFECT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.
The contractor plans to start at the intersection of Mermaid Lane and proceed south. One travel lane will be maintained in each direction during construction, but motorists will encounter traffic pattern shifts. Parking will be restricted in areas where crews are working. We anticipate that when this "sweep" of the Avenue is complete, the parking restrictions will be much more limited.
In addition, Germantown Avenue between Mermaid Lane to Cresheim Valley Drive will begin to see more intensive work, as crews will be locating existing utility lines under the Avenue and beginning to install a new gas main. There will be plates on the road to allow vehicles to cross. However, you can expect some short delays in that area.
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