Township of HAVERFORD PENNSYLVANIA
SUMMER/FALL 2019 NEWSLETTER
Steve D'Emilio 1st Ward Commissioner
Mario Oliva 2nd Ward Commissioner
Kevin McCloskey 3rd Ward Commissioner
Ardmore Avenue Bridge Replacement Project On April 10, the Township hosted an informational session for PennDot to make themselves available to our residents regarding the Ardmore Avenue bridge replacement project. The presentation and Q&A session that followed brought up several concerns shared by both residents and Township officials on traffic rd th th patterns and detours. 3 , 4 , 5 and th 6 Ward Commissioners Kevin McCloskey, Dan Siegel, Andy Lewis and Larry Holmes, who were in attendance plus any residents who wished to speak were given the opportunity to ask questions directly to PennDot representatives. This project will replace the bridges spanning both Cobbs Creek and the SEPTA Norristown High-Speed Route
Daniel J. Siegel 4th Ward Commissioner
Andy Lewis 5th Ward Commissioner
Larry Holmes 6th Ward Commissioner
100 line. Additionally, the project will include a complete reconstruction of the roadway between Golf House and Haverford Roads to accommodate two shoulders and two travel lanes. Sight distance will also be improved for motorists traveling over the bridge over SEPTA, allowing better visibility of oncoming traffic. Tree removal and aerial utility relocation efforts began March 25. Once Ardmore Avenue is closed between Darby and Haverford Roads, contractors will have 338 days to open the new bridge and remove detours. Significant monetary damages will be assessed against the contractor for each day the detour remains in place after the 338th day. The PennDot plan calls for motorists to be detoured over Haverford Road, College Ave and Darby Road. A temporary pedestrian bridge will be installed at the Ardmore Avenue Station for access to the platforms of the Hi-Speed Line and parking at the Ardmore Avenue Station will be accessed thru Golf View Road. The Police Department will increase enforcement in the area and traffic violations will be strictly enforced. The police want to remind drivers
James E. McGarrity 7th Ward Commissioner
Gerry Hart 8th Ward Commissioner
William F. Wechsler 9th Ward Commissioner
that they should obey all traffic laws, be courteous and to expect delays. They will also be monitoring traffic and will work diligently to improve on any major delays and choke points. If you missed the April 10th meeting, please visit Haverford's Township YouTube channel to see the recording of the meeting. The project is expected to be completed in the Spring 2020.
Inside This Issue Township Directory .................................2 Meet The New Township Manager..........4 Haverford - A Sustainable Municipality ...4 Haverford Named Tree City .....................4 Development Projects.............................6 Home Rehabilitation Assistance..............6 Sewer & Flood Insurance Notice..............8 Environmental Update ..........................10 Public Notices .......................................12 Summer Safety Tips ..............................14 Irish Festival..........................................18 Haverford Music Festival .......................20 HaverTalian Festival ..............................22 Havertown Harvest Fair.........................22 Haverford Township Day .......................22 Library News.........................................24 Grange Estate Events.............................24 Skatium News .......................................26 Parks & Recreation Update....................28 CREC News............................................28 Fall Sports Programs & Trips..................30
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