Construction is under way, with closure from the intersection of Germantown Avenue and Cresheim Valley Drive south to near the Trolley Car Diner. This phase will last about 6 more weeks The Diner and New Covenant Campus are accessible from the south; vehicle and bus traffic is detoured.
WORK OUTSIDE CLOSURE
While most of the work is taking place within the closure, there is some work which is taking place outside the closure:
1) The gas company will be connecting houses on Germantown Avenue between Gowen and McPherson to the new gas lines -- neighbors will be notified directly, with notices in front doors.
2) The large sewer pipes which have been lying on the eastern side of Germantown Avenue will be installed. Minimal impact on motorists.
3) Conduits will be laid on the eastern sidewalk or shoulder from Gowen north, beginning in mid-February and lasting for about 10 weeks. They will be barricaded off, but this will result in a narrower sidewalk.
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
At the moment, the western sidewalk is open through the closure area -- please proceed carefully if you use this sidewalk. However, in about a week this access will be closed off, as the bridge over Cresheim Creek will be taken down below the roadway level and will be impassible. This means there will be no safe way to traverse the section between Cresheim Valley Drive and McPherson/Roumfort by foot. Pedestrians are urged to take the Route 23 bus during this time. We are looking at ways to make pedestrian access possible during the other closures.
TRAFFIC DETOUR:
The official detour is from Mt. Airy Avenue to Stenton to Cresheim Valley Road. While savvy motorists know that there are other options (see www.Ltsp.edu/germantownave for suggested alternate routes), everyone is urged to turn off Germantown Avenue at Gowen coming north, unless you are going to one of the homes or businesses between Gowen and the closure. Residents of the small streets on the east side -- McPherson, Roumfort, Devon, etc., are experiencing significant additional traffic, and motorists are frustrated because the one-way streets are laid out in such a way that it makes if difficult to get back to Gowen. Better to take Gowen in the first place. PennDOT is working to make signage clearer
ROUTE 23 DETOUR:
Many bus riders are experiencing frustration with long waits for shuttle service at the SEPTA depot at Germantown Avenue and Westview Street. SEPTA has asked for riders' patience for another week as they work out the "bugs" in this new schedule.
When Germantown Avenue is closed, buses will be detoured onto East Mt. Airy Avenue up to Stenton and back to Willow Grove Avenue. In addition, beginning February 10th there will be shuttles running north from the SEPTA depot at Germantown Avenue and Westview Streets. SEPTA will endeavor to maintain its regular schedule despite the detour. Shuttles will run Monday--Friday until 8 pm: they will not run on weekends and holidays.
Buses coming from the south carrying students to schools on New Covenant Campus will come as far as Gowen to drop the children off during this part of the closure.
SAVE THE AVENUE COALITION
All businesses on Germantown Avenue are open and ready to serve you! Note, for instance, that the Trolley Car Diner has added takeout deli that’s a short walk from campus. Remember to visit www.SaveTheAve.org for more information regarding the project and its impact on businesses in Mt. Airy.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Friday, January 18, 2008
Germantown Av Construction - 1/18-1/27 - closures begin
The first closure of sections of Germantown Avenue will take place as rescheduled on January 21st. This closure will be between the rail overpass near Cresheim Valley Drive and Trolley Car Diner (north of campus). The southernmost two of the Diner's three driveways will be open. Likewise, the entrance to New Covenant Campus will remain open during this phase. Traffic will be detoured onto Cresheim Valley to Stenton to East Mt. Airy Avenue. However, Gowen Avenue and Cresheim Valley Drive will be open for this part of the closure, which is scheduled to last for 49 days.
Please refer to this map: wman.net/germantownave14B.pdf, for more information about the planned closures. You will find directions and suggested alternate routes to campus at www.Ltsp.edu/germantownave.
As noted above, the first closure is scheduled to last 49 days: as we get further into the project, we will post dates for the other closures.
NIGHT WORK: Friday, 1/18, there will be work on the east side of Germantown near the intersection of Nippon Street. It is possible that water access will affect neighbors and businesses from Mt. Airy to Mt. Pleasant on the east side. These people are being informed directly. The work might extend through part of Saturday morning (1/19).
DAY WORK: There will be work this weekend (1/19-1/20) in front of Cresheim Cottage Cafe at Gowen, and the Lutheran Seminary between Gowen and Allens Lane, resulting in lane shifts. In addition, there will be ongoing work outside the closure area starting 1/21, along Cresheim Valley Drive and also between McPherson and Gowen.
ROUTE 23 DETOUR: When Germantown Avenue is closed, buses will be detoured onto East Mt. Airy Avenue up to Stenton and back to Willow Grove Avenue. In addition, beginning February 10th there will be shuttles running north from the SEPTA depot at Germantown Avenue and Westview Streets. SEPTA will endeavor to maintain its regular schedule despite the detour. Shuttles will run Monday--Friday until 8 pm; they will not run on weekends and holidays. Buses coming from the south carrying students to schools on New Covenant Campus will come as far as Gowen to drop the children off during this part of the closure.
SAVE THE AVENUE COALITION: Remember to visit www.savetheave.org for more information regarding the project and its impact on businesses in Mt. Airy, and to support the businesses in the area to help keep Mt. Airy lively and viable for us all.
Please refer to this map: wman.net/germantownave14B.pdf, for more information about the planned closures. You will find directions and suggested alternate routes to campus at www.Ltsp.edu/germantownave.
As noted above, the first closure is scheduled to last 49 days: as we get further into the project, we will post dates for the other closures.
NIGHT WORK: Friday, 1/18, there will be work on the east side of Germantown near the intersection of Nippon Street. It is possible that water access will affect neighbors and businesses from Mt. Airy to Mt. Pleasant on the east side. These people are being informed directly. The work might extend through part of Saturday morning (1/19).
DAY WORK: There will be work this weekend (1/19-1/20) in front of Cresheim Cottage Cafe at Gowen, and the Lutheran Seminary between Gowen and Allens Lane, resulting in lane shifts. In addition, there will be ongoing work outside the closure area starting 1/21, along Cresheim Valley Drive and also between McPherson and Gowen.
ROUTE 23 DETOUR: When Germantown Avenue is closed, buses will be detoured onto East Mt. Airy Avenue up to Stenton and back to Willow Grove Avenue. In addition, beginning February 10th there will be shuttles running north from the SEPTA depot at Germantown Avenue and Westview Streets. SEPTA will endeavor to maintain its regular schedule despite the detour. Shuttles will run Monday--Friday until 8 pm; they will not run on weekends and holidays. Buses coming from the south carrying students to schools on New Covenant Campus will come as far as Gowen to drop the children off during this part of the closure.
SAVE THE AVENUE COALITION: Remember to visit www.savetheave.org for more information regarding the project and its impact on businesses in Mt. Airy, and to support the businesses in the area to help keep Mt. Airy lively and viable for us all.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Germantown Av. update - 1/11-1/20
Important Note: PennDOT is pushing the next phase of construction back to Monday, January 21. This means there will be NO closure of the avenue the week of January 14.
This week:
NIGHT WORK: Friday night, 1/11, work was scheduled in front of Cresheim Cottage Cafe.
DAY WORK: Until the closure, work will continue all along the project area, as it has for the last few weeks. This includes some lane closures, flagging, etc.
CLOSURE OF GERMANTOWN AVENUE:
The first closure of sections of Germantown Avenue has been postponed until January 21. This closure will be between the rail overpass near Cresheim Valley Drive and Trolley Car Diner. The southernmost two of the Diner's three driveways will be open. Likewise, the entrance to New Covenant Campus will remain open during this phase.
Traffic will be detoured onto Cresheim Valley to Stenton to East Mt. Airy Avenue. However, Gowen Avenue and Cresheim Valley Drive will be open for this part of the closure, which is scheduled to last for 49 days.
ROUTE 23 DETOUR:
When Germantown Avenue is closed, buses will be detoured onto East Mt. Airy Avenue up to Stenton and back to Willow Grove Avenue. In addition, there will be shuttles running north from the SEPTA depot at Germantown Avenue and Westview Streets. SEPTA will endeavor to maintain its regular schedule despite the detour. Shuttles will run Monday--Friday until 8 pm: they will not run on weekends and holidays.
The closest 23 bus stop to campus will be at the intersection of Germantown and Mt. Airy Aves.
Buses coming from the south carrying students to schools on New Covenant Campus will come as far as Gowen to drop the children off during this part of the closure.
Plan alternate routes to campus to avoid the immediate Germantown Ave. area as much as possible, and remember that SEPTA R7 and R8 regional rail stops are within blocks of the campus. For alternate route suggestions and more information, see www.Ltsp.edu/germantownave.
This week:
NIGHT WORK: Friday night, 1/11, work was scheduled in front of Cresheim Cottage Cafe.
DAY WORK: Until the closure, work will continue all along the project area, as it has for the last few weeks. This includes some lane closures, flagging, etc.
CLOSURE OF GERMANTOWN AVENUE:
The first closure of sections of Germantown Avenue has been postponed until January 21. This closure will be between the rail overpass near Cresheim Valley Drive and Trolley Car Diner. The southernmost two of the Diner's three driveways will be open. Likewise, the entrance to New Covenant Campus will remain open during this phase.
Traffic will be detoured onto Cresheim Valley to Stenton to East Mt. Airy Avenue. However, Gowen Avenue and Cresheim Valley Drive will be open for this part of the closure, which is scheduled to last for 49 days.
ROUTE 23 DETOUR:
When Germantown Avenue is closed, buses will be detoured onto East Mt. Airy Avenue up to Stenton and back to Willow Grove Avenue. In addition, there will be shuttles running north from the SEPTA depot at Germantown Avenue and Westview Streets. SEPTA will endeavor to maintain its regular schedule despite the detour. Shuttles will run Monday--Friday until 8 pm: they will not run on weekends and holidays.
The closest 23 bus stop to campus will be at the intersection of Germantown and Mt. Airy Aves.
Buses coming from the south carrying students to schools on New Covenant Campus will come as far as Gowen to drop the children off during this part of the closure.
Plan alternate routes to campus to avoid the immediate Germantown Ave. area as much as possible, and remember that SEPTA R7 and R8 regional rail stops are within blocks of the campus. For alternate route suggestions and more information, see www.Ltsp.edu/germantownave.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Germantown Av. Construction Through Jan. 11
Work continues around campus in preparation for the major Germantown Avenue construction set to begin Monday, Jan. 14. Here's the latest from PennDOT via WMAN:
NIGHT WORK:
Tie-ins of water mains will be done during the night hours from 9:30 pm until 6 am through the week. Friday night the work was to be between McPherson and Gowen, and next week throughout the project.
Residential neighbors on Germantown Avenue, Roumfort and McPherson Streets: notices of water and other utility cut-offs will be through a note at your front door. Please check your front door and ask your neighbors to do the same. This work will not effect the seminary campus or on-campus residents.
DAY WORK:
Utility work will continue the length of the project until it is complete. This will result in intermittent sidewalk and shoulder closures, similar to what we have experienced over the last few weeks.
CLOSURE OF GERMANTOWN AVENUE:
The planned closure of sections of Germantown Avenue is scheduled to begin January 14th, between the rail overpass near Cresheim Valley Drive and Trolley Car Diner. The Diner will be open and accessible throughout this construction, and two of the Diner's three driveways will be open. The entire roadbed of Germantown Avenue will be reconstructed in sections, the trolley tracks replaced, and concrete and Belgian block will be restored. This will result in a series of detours beginning with this section. Traffic will be detoured onto Cresheim Valley to Stenton to East Mt. Airy Avenue. However, Gowen Avenue and Cresheim Valley Drive will be open for this part of the closure, which is scheduled to last for 49 days. The closures will not begin until the above-referenced utility work is completed, so the schedule may change somewhat. We will update you as information becomes available.
ROUTE 23 DETOUR:
When Germantown Avenue is closed, buses will be detoured onto East Mt. Airy Avenue up to Stenton and back to Willow Grove Avenue. In addition, beginning February 10th there will be shuttles running north from the SEPTA depot at Germantown Avenue and Westview Streets. SEPTA will endeavor to maintain its regular schedule despite the detour. Shuttles will run Monday--Friday until 8 pm: they will not run on weekends and holidays.
Buses coming from the south carrying students to schools on New Covenant Campus will come as far as Gowen to drop the children off during this part of the closure, so be aware of buses at times on Gowen, especially when turning into or out of the Reed lot or if you park on Gowen.
You can find alternate routes to campus on the LTSP Web: www.Ltsp.edu/germantownave. Be sure to allow extra time when coming to campus, especially as everyone adjusts to new traffic patterns and detours.
NIGHT WORK:
Tie-ins of water mains will be done during the night hours from 9:30 pm until 6 am through the week. Friday night the work was to be between McPherson and Gowen, and next week throughout the project.
Residential neighbors on Germantown Avenue, Roumfort and McPherson Streets: notices of water and other utility cut-offs will be through a note at your front door. Please check your front door and ask your neighbors to do the same. This work will not effect the seminary campus or on-campus residents.
DAY WORK:
Utility work will continue the length of the project until it is complete. This will result in intermittent sidewalk and shoulder closures, similar to what we have experienced over the last few weeks.
CLOSURE OF GERMANTOWN AVENUE:
The planned closure of sections of Germantown Avenue is scheduled to begin January 14th, between the rail overpass near Cresheim Valley Drive and Trolley Car Diner. The Diner will be open and accessible throughout this construction, and two of the Diner's three driveways will be open. The entire roadbed of Germantown Avenue will be reconstructed in sections, the trolley tracks replaced, and concrete and Belgian block will be restored. This will result in a series of detours beginning with this section. Traffic will be detoured onto Cresheim Valley to Stenton to East Mt. Airy Avenue. However, Gowen Avenue and Cresheim Valley Drive will be open for this part of the closure, which is scheduled to last for 49 days. The closures will not begin until the above-referenced utility work is completed, so the schedule may change somewhat. We will update you as information becomes available.
ROUTE 23 DETOUR:
When Germantown Avenue is closed, buses will be detoured onto East Mt. Airy Avenue up to Stenton and back to Willow Grove Avenue. In addition, beginning February 10th there will be shuttles running north from the SEPTA depot at Germantown Avenue and Westview Streets. SEPTA will endeavor to maintain its regular schedule despite the detour. Shuttles will run Monday--Friday until 8 pm: they will not run on weekends and holidays.
Buses coming from the south carrying students to schools on New Covenant Campus will come as far as Gowen to drop the children off during this part of the closure, so be aware of buses at times on Gowen, especially when turning into or out of the Reed lot or if you park on Gowen.
You can find alternate routes to campus on the LTSP Web: www.Ltsp.edu/germantownave. Be sure to allow extra time when coming to campus, especially as everyone adjusts to new traffic patterns and detours.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Germantown Av. Construction Update 12/29/07-1/6/08
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.
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 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.
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