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.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
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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