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Friday, June 17, 2011

Limekiln Pike Bridge in Cheltenham to Close for Redo

Abington residents who travel through Cheltenham through the city, take note.

A short strip of Limekiln Pike will be closed and detoured for six months starting Tuesday, July 5, between Ogontz Avenue (Route 309) and Cheltenham Avenue for the rehabilitation of the structurally deficient bridge over Rock Creek in Cheltenham, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today in a press release. Traffic will be detoured over Route 309, Easton Road, and Cheltenham Avenue.  Local access will be maintained on Limekiln Pike up to the construction area, according to the release. The $7.4 million-project will rehabilitate the stone arch bridge to preserve its structural integrity and to enhance its safety and efficiency. The work includes bridge beam, parapet and deck repairs, and new paving, guiderail and pavement …

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Commissioner Zappone Holds Update on Edge Hill/Tyson Plans

Abington and Pennoni Associates representatives give an update on the upcoming PennDOT project

It was standing room only April 12 when over 100 Abington residents packed the Ardsley Community Center as part of a town hall meeting sponsored by Abington Township Commissioner Dennis Zappone. Zappone held the meeting to give residents an update on the PennDOT reconstruction project involving Edge Hill Road and Tyson Avenue. Township officials and engineers from Pennoni Associates, out of Philadelphia, were on hand for the presentation and answered questions about the project status, the potential impact on property and right-of-way plans. There were a few groans when it was proposed that Edge Hill Road would become a one-way road from Jenkintown Road to Bradfield Road and that all driveways in the vicinity of the project would have to …

melissa f

9:04 am on Monday, April 2, 2012

I am considering buying a house on Tyson Avenue. I am wondering what the proposed renovations will be? My concerns are with the lack of street parking and sidewalks. I will also be in touch with Debra but thought that I would branch out for any additional information. Thank you!   more ›

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