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Route 611 Traffic Signal Interconnection Project

Upgrades to the traffic signals along the 611 corridor are expected to begin on May 21, 2010 within the Borough. Work includes installing new traffic signal support  mast arms and pedestals, installing new energy efficient LED signal heads, and emergency pre-emption to improve response to emergencies. ADA-compliant curb ramps will be constructed at three of the project intersections. In addition,  there will be LED countdown man-hand pedestrian signals installed at each signalized intersection which will let pedestrians know how much time they have to cross the signalized intersection. 

The proposed schedule beginning May 21st is as follows and is subject to change due to weather conditions. This website will have the most current information on the project. Traffic in these areas will be affected and lanes may be closed for a period of time between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Updated Schedule as of August 18, 2010
 
August 18: York Rd. at Greenwood Ave and West Ave.: splice hand holes, install preemptive signs, push buttons
 
August 19: York Rd. at Greenwood Ave and West Ave.: Set controller. Finish signs
York Rd. at Wyncote, Madeira and Cloverly, pour rest of ramps
 
August 20: York Rd. at Greenwood Ave and West Ave.: Complete both intersections
 
August 23: York Rd. at Madeira Rd.: Pull wire and set controller
 
August 24: York Rd. at Madeira Rd.: Wire controller, splice hand holes, hang signals/signs
 
August 25: York Rd. at Madeira Rd.: Finish Intersection
 
August 26: York Rd. at Cloverly Rd.: Pull wire and set controller
 
August 27: York Rd. at Madeira Rd.: Wire controller, splice hand holes, hang signals/signs

 

Summary of work to be completed at each intersection:

1. York Road & Wyncote Road
  • 3 of 4 New Mast Arms/New Pedestals
  • New Vehicular Signal Heads
  • Emergency Pre-Emption
  • New Curb ramps
  • Countdown Hand/Mans & ADA Compliant Push Buttons
  • New Controller Cabinet
2. York Road & Washington Lane
  • Countdown Hand/Mans & ADA Compliant Push Buttons
3. York Road & Greenwood Avenue
  • New Mast Arm/3 of 4 New Pedestals
  • New Vehicular Signal Heads
  • Emergency Pre-Emption
  • Countdown Hand/Mans & ADA Compliant Push Buttons
  • New Controller Cabinet
4. York Road & West Avenue
  • 1 of 3 New Mast Arms
  • Some New Vehicular Signal Heads
  • Emergency Pre-Emption
  • Countdown Hand/Mans & ADA Compliant Push Buttons
  • New Controller Cabinet
5. York Road Pedestrian Signal (between Homestead Road & Vista Road)
  • Countdown Hand/Mans & ADA Compliant Push Buttons
  • Re-Striping of Continental Crosswalk
6. York Road & Rydal Road/Cloverly Avenue
  • New Pedestals
  • Emergency Pre-Emption
  • New Curb Ramps
  • Countdown Hand/Mans & ADA Compliant Push Buttons
  • New Controller Cabinet
7. York Road & Madeira Avenue/Jenkins Court
  • New Pedestals
  • Emergency Pre-Emption
  • New Curb Ramps
  • Countdown Hand/Mans & ADA Compliant Push Buttons
  • New Controller Cabinet
8. Washington Lane & Greenwood Avenue
  • Emergency Pre-Emption
  • Countdown Hand/Mans
  • New Controller Cabinet
  • New 5-Section Vehicular Signal Heads for SB Washington Lane and WB
  • Greenwood Avenue
  • Some Pedestals & Push Buttons to be Installed by the PennDOT Curb Ramp Project (SR 0063, Section CRM) 
9. Overall System
  • Wireless Spread Spectrum Radio (SSR) Interconnection – 8 intersections
  • Closed Loop System at Borough Hall with Software to Communicate with the Traffic Signals
  • Computer, System Support and System Training

If you have any questions about the work, please contact Borough Hall at 215-885-0700.