Road Watch for June 21…
PennDOT has unveiled a new traffic safety Web site – DriveSafePa.org – which will give motorists greater access to highway safety resources.
The site is part of PennDOT’s new highway safety campaign, Drive Safe PA, which aims to save at least 100 or more lives on Pennsylvania highways each year.
DriveSafePA.org offers information and tips on these highway safety areas: aggressive driving, bicycle/pedestrian, child passenger safety, heavy trucks, engineering infrastructure, impaired driving, mature drivers, motorcycle safety, school bus safety, seat belts, work zones and young drivers.
Each of these areas is highlighted as part of an interactive quiz that allows motorists to test their highway safety knowledge.
In addition, the Web site contains educational resources, including videos, radio public service announcements and traffic safety brochures. Recently enacted traffic safety laws such as the “Steer Clear” law and wiper and headlights law are also included on the site.
Which reminds me: with all this rainy and soggy weather this month, I couldn’t believe this past week how many drivers are clueless about the wiper/headlights law!
For your information – and mentioned in this column in the past – as of January 2007, motorists must turn on their headlights anytime their vehicles’ windshield wipers are in continuous or intermittent use due to weather or other atmospheric conditions such as fog or mist.
Motorists who do not comply with the law could face a $25 fine, but with fees and other associated costs, the penalty would approach $100.
So please turn on your headlights in rainy or misty weather during the day because it makes it a lot easier to see your car – especially if it’s white, silver or gray in color.
“As summer driving season is about to shift into high gear, this is an ideal time to remind motorists about the importance of highway safety,” says PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler.
“Whether it’s buckling yourself and your children in the family vehicle or taking your motorcycle for a scenic ride, being a responsible driver is the key to reaching your destination safely,” he said.
DriveSafePA.org will also include a monthly update on Pennsylvania traffic fatalities in an effort to emphasize the number of tragic losses that could be prevented by simply remembering to drive safe in Pennsylvania.
Chester Ramps
Construction is scheduled this week along Route 291 (Second Street) in Chester as part of an economic recovery project to replace 1,365 curb ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
There will be intermittent lane restrictions on Route 291 between Grace and Bradley streets in Chester from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the area. The work is weather dependent.
The work is being done under a $4.8 million contract financed by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Other state roads in the county slated for new curb ramps are located in Yeadon, Upland, Chester Township, Brookhaven, Parkside, Eddystone, Ridley Township, Tinicum, Nether Providence, Springfield, Collingdale, Darby Borough, Upper Darby, Aldan, Clifton Heights and Marple.
Commodore Barry Bridge
Beginning 9 p.m. Friday, the right lanes on the Commodore Barry Bridge will be closed in both the eastbound and westbound directions.
At midnight, the entire bridge will be closed to all traffic.
The bridge is scheduled to reopen 4 a.m. Saturday. The reason for the closure is PennDOT construction of new ramps adjacent to the bridge.
Schuylkill Expressway
Overnight lane closures will be in place on I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in Philadelphia this week for bridge construction at the University Avenue/Grays Ferry Avenue Interchange (Exit 346B) and at the South Street Interchange (Exit 346A), PennDOT said.
I-76 will be reduced to one lane in each direction 8 p.m.-5 a.m. weeknights at the University Avenue/Grays Ferry Avenue Interchange for the replacement of bridge expansion joints. The eastbound and westbound left lanes will be closed during construction.
The work is part of PennDOT’s $24 million project to rehabilitate and repair the adjoining nine-span and 16-span bridges carrying the expressway over the Schuylkill River, CSX Railroad tracks, Grays Ferry Avenue and 34th Street.
From 10 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday, I-76 West will be reduced from two lanes to one at the South Street Interchange (Exit 346A) for the construction of a new bridge pier. The westbound right lane will be closed during this time.
The work is part of the City of Philadelphia’s $67 million project to build a new South Street Bridge.
Traffic Delays
I-95 North/South – Chester, Ridley Township and Tinicum, bridge repairs between Philadelphia International Airport and the Blue Route (I-476), 10 p.m.-5 a.m. today through Thursday.
Ridley Township – MacDade Boulevard, Aqua utility installation between Cedar Avenue and Holmes Road 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays.
Haverford – Karakung Drive, installation of raised pavement markers/rumble strips between Manoa and Haverford roads 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays.
Middletown – U.S. Route 1 ramps at Route 352, paving on ramps 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday.
Radnor – Conestoga Road, installation of pavement markers/rumble strips between Montrose and Callahan avenues 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Friday.
Marple – Cedar Grove Road, paving between Old Cedar Grove Road and Park Lane 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Friday.
Holmes Road/Amosland Road – Ridley Township, Prospect Park and Norwood, Aqua utility installation between MacDade Boulevard and Chester Pike 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 29 through October, detour posted.
Upper Chichester – Naamans Creek Road, utility installation, closed/detoured between Meetinghouse Road and I-95, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., weekdays through July 18. Work began May 11.
Haverford – Coopertown Road, Aqua installation, closed/detoured between College Avenue and Darby Road 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 28. Work began April 20.
Also, College Avenue closed/detoured 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays between Coopertown Road and Spring Mill Lane.
Chester — Flower Street, ramp construction with a new traffic pattern at Fourth and Second streets, 24-hour restriction through 2011. Work began Jan. 12.
Also, Norris Street, ramp construction with lane restrictions at Front Street and Delaware Avenue, 24-hour restriction through 2011. Work began Jan. 12.
Ridley Park – Ridley Avenue, Aqua utility installation, closed/detoured between Constitution Avenue and Cresswell/Tasker streets 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays and through Aug. 28. Work began March 9.
“Road Watch” appears Sundays. Only messages and mail with phone numbers will be considered. E-mail: jroman@delcotimes.com.

ROAD WATCH FOR JUNE 14
A PennDOT contractor will begin construction Monday to replace 1,365 American with Disabilities Act or ADA compliant ramps in Delaware County under a $4.8 million contract with C. Abbonizio Contractors Inc. of Sewell, N.J., financed by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
The contract is expected to be completed in May 2010.
Starting Monday, crews will work on Route 291 (Second Street) in Chester with intermittent lane restrictions from Booth to Wilson streets from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the area.
In accordance with the ADA of 1990, PennDOT installed about 100,000 curb ramps between 1992 and 1995 for use by individuals with disabilities. Since that time, design standards for curb ramps have changed and most ramps must be rebuilt to conform to the latest standards.
This important work can be advanced with the help of money from the ARRA, PennDOT said.
In the five-county Philadelphia region, PennDOT is investing $257.7 million of federal economic recovery money on 21 state and local transportation projects that will improve roads and bridges, install Intelligent Transportation System equipment, upgrade traffic signals, build a multi-use trail and bring over 3,500 handicapped curb ramps up to current design standards.
TIRE SAFETY
National Tire Safety Week was last week, but it’s never too late to remind motorists about the importance of proper tire inflation during summer months as you drive off for summer vacation.
Make sure your tires are ready for the road, PennDOT says. It’s also important to check tire pressure, tread wear and wheel alignment.
Tires provide essential traction during summer rainstorms and an under- or over-inflated tire can pose a serious safety hazard, says PennDOT Secretary Allen Biehler.
More than 1,900 crashes on state roads last year involved a tire failure and resulted in 34 fatalities, according to PennDOT.
Correct tire pressure is important, especially during the summer months as warm temperatures can cause inflation pressure to rise which may lead to a blowout if the tire is in poor condition, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association.
Proper inflation also improves fuel efficiency. It is best to check tire inflation when the vehicle’s tires are cool and not hot from driving. In addition to checking tire pressure, visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects that could puncture the tire.
Alignment is easier to judge since a vehicle will often pull to one side when the wheels are misaligned. Alignment should be corrected by a licensed mechanic since misalignment can cause uneven or premature wear of the tires.
Regularly rotating tires according to your vehicle’s owner’s manual improves safety. A good rule of thumb is to have your tires rotated every 5,000-8,000 miles.
Finally, motorists should monitor the wear of their tires to ensure good traction. To quickly check the tire tread, insert a penny in the tread groove with Lincoln’s head upside down – if you can see the entire head, your tires are worn and should be replaced.
For more information, you can obtain a copy of RMA’s brochure tire safety by contacting their local PennDOT District Press Office at 610-205-6800.
I-95 – DELCO
Lane restrictions are scheduled on I-95 North/South between the Blue Route (I-476) and the Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester, Ridley Township and Tinicum, and Philadelphia 10 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday.
Lane restrictions will also be in place on I-95 North/South between the Philadelphia International Airport and I-476 in Chester, Ridley and Tinicum, and Philadelphia Tuesday through Thursday nights 10 p.m.-5 a.m.
During this operation, crews will seal pavement joints, repair bridge deck, deteriorated concrete and shear blocks.
SCHUYLKILL EXPRESSWAY
The left lane on I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) will be closed between University Avenue and Walnut Street in Philadelphia on Monday 10 p.m.-5 a.m. for the installation of protective shielding and the removal of forms from the South Street Bridge by the City of Philadelphia, PennDOT said.
Backups are expected to occur.
BARRY BRIDGE RAMPS
Traffic restrictions are scheduled on several highways in Chester for bridge construction for PennDOT’s $71 million project to construct two new ramps off the Commodore Barry Bridge to provide direct access between I-95 and Route 291 (Second Street). Construction is scheduled to finish in 2011.
Monday-Friday, there will be intermittent stoppages 12-5 a.m. on the northbound/southbound ramps to the bridge, on the Ninth Street ramp to the bridge, and on the westbound approach to the bridge.
Traffic Delays
Upper Chichester – Naamans Creek Road, utility installation, closed/detoured between Meetinghouse Road and I-95, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., weekdays through July 18. Work began May 11.
Haverford – Coopertown Road, Aqua installation, closed/detoured between College Avenue and Darby Road 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 28. Work began April 20.
Also, College Avenue closed/detoured 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays between Coopertown Road and Spring Mill Lane.
Chester — Flower Street, ramp construction with a new traffic pattern at Fourth and Second streets, 24-hour restriction through 2011. Work began Jan. 12.
Also, Norris Street, ramp construction with lane restrictions at Front Street and Delaware Avenue, 24-hour restriction through 2011. Work began Jan. 12.
Ridley Park – Ridley Avenue, Aqua utility installation, closed/detoured between Constitution Avenue and Cresswell/Tasker streets 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays and through Aug. 28. Work began March 9.
“Road Watch” appears Sundays. Only messages and mail with phone numbers will be considered. E-mail: jroman@delcotimes.com.

More than half of motorists are driving cars five years old or older, a recent AAA Mid-Atlantic Web poll has found.
In the poll posted on AAA’s Cars & Driving blog for two weeks in May, only 5 percent responded that they drive a car less than one year old – compared to 54 percent who said they are driving a car five years or older.
These poll results are consistent with recent news reports which peg the average age of America’s car and truck fleet at a record-high number – 9.4 years (source: R.L. Polk). For motorists with aging cars who are trying to stretch household budgets in this recession, keeping vehicles in good working order should be a priority.
Because older vehicles tend to break down more often than newer vehicles, particularly in summer heat, it’s important to stick to a regular maintenance schedule.
“Not only is it important to maintain your vehicle to keep it running as efficiently as possible, but also to ensure that you are not hit with a huge unexpected repair bill at some point,” said AAA spokeswoman Catherine Rossi.
Here’s some AAA tips for maintaining older vehicles:
BULLET Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.
BULLET Check your battery. Batteries more than two years old should be tested by a qualified technician to make sure they have the starting power to handle the stress of extreme temperatures.
BULLET Change your motor oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Motor oil helps keep the engine cool. Check levels and condition. If driving under extreme conditions – such as over mountains or towing a heavy trailer – switch to a motor oil with higher viscosity. Check the owner’s manual for specific oil recommendations.
BULLET Inspect antifreeze/coolant level and condition, making certain the proper 50/50 mixture of water and coolant is present.
BULLET Check the air conditiong system. If needed, have it serviced by a qualified technician. Do not allow the use of non-approved substitute refrigerants.
BULLET Check other under-the-hood components such as belts and hoses. These rubber parts are affected by extreme heat and should be regularly inspected. Be sure the vehicle engine is turned off before inspecting these items.
PHILLY BIKE RACE
After a rocky funding start, the 25th Philadelphia International Cycling Championship Race rolled out at 9 a.m. Sunday in Philadelphia. It ended about 3:20 p.m.
So you should be prepared to deal with traffic blockages in and around the city from the Ben Franklin Parkway to Manayunk, the site of the torturous climb called the Manayunk Wall.
I attended the first race in 1985 back when the former CoreStates Bank sponsored it – several banks since then have sponsored it. And I still have the faded, shrunken T-shirt to prove it.
There’s nothing like the party atmosphere and cheers and cow bells ringing as the competing cyclists battle wheel-to-wheel 10 times up the hill in Manayunk during 10 laps of the 156-mile cycling event.
The first race in 1985 with 76 cyclists was won by Olympic gold medalist skater and professional cyclist Heiden, racing for the 7-Eleven team.
It remains the longest running and most important single-day cycling road race in the United States. About 17 domestic and eight international cycling teams will comprise the rich field of 200 riders battling in the fiercely competitive race.
The well-attended sporting event also includes the four-lap, 57.6-mile Liberty Classic with more than 100 professional international women cyclists competing 10 minutes after the male riders spin off on the same 14.4-mile course.
The race has hosted some of the sport’s greats from around the world and played a large part in developing cycling in the U.S., serving as the national USPRO championship race for 20 of those years from 1985 until 2005. The grueling race has often been made difficult by scorching heat and the Manayunk Wall climb.
But luckily this year, the National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies with highs only in the lower 80s Sunday with north winds around 5 mph. I wouldn’t miss the quarter-century event for the world. Safe driving and cycling.
LINE PAINTING
On Monday, June 8, PennDOT crews will paint traffic lines along I-95 North/South between Route 63 (Woodhaven Road) in Philadelphia and Route 420 in Delaware County from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
During the slow moving operation, motorists will face possible delays and should avoid driving over the newly painted line.
I-95 – DELCO
Weeknight lanes restrictions are scheduled on I-95 North/South 10 p.m.- 5 a.m. Monday-Thursday between the Blue Route (I-476) and the Chichester Avenue interchanges for joint sealing and other repairs.
Two lanes will be closed Monday in both directions.
Two lanes will be closed on I-95 North Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday, two lanes will be closed on I-95 South.
Traffic Delays
Thornbury – Dilworthtown Road, pipe replacement, closed/detoured between Westtown and Creek roads, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays.
Ridley Township – Fairview Road, CSX Railroad crossing upgrading, closed/detoured between Sherman Avenue and Elm Street, 9 a.m. Tuesday to noon Friday.
Bethel – Naamans Creek Road, United Water utility installation between Foulk and Zebley roads 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Friday.
West Baltimore Avenue – Upper Darby and Lansdowne, AT&T conduit installation, one lane closed between Church Lane and Lansdowne Avenue 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 6 p.m.-6 a.m. weekdays through June 12. Work begins Monday.
Upper Chichester – Naamans Creek Road, utility installation, closed/detoured between Meetinghouse Road and I-95, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., weekdays through July 18. Work began May 11.
Haverford – Coopertown Road, Aqua installation, closed/detoured between College Avenue and Darby Road 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 28. Work began April 20.
Also, College Avenue closed/detoured 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays between Coopertown Road and Spring Mill Lane.
Chester — Flower Street, ramp construction with a new traffic pattern at Fourth and Second streets, 24-hour restriction through 2011. Work began Jan. 12.
Also, Norris Street, ramp construction with lane restrictions at Front Street and Delaware Avenue, 24-hour restriction through 2011. Work began Jan. 12.
Ridley Park – Ridley Avenue, Aqua utility installation, closed/detoured between Constitution Avenue and Cresswell/Tasker streets 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays and through Aug. 28. Work began March 9.
“Road Watch” appears Sundays. Only messages and mail with phone numbers will be considered. E-mail: jroman@delcotimes.com.

June 1 – ROAD WATCH BLOG….
Seat Belt Challenge Winner
Archbishop Prendergast High School in Upper Darby won the Delaware County Transportation Management Association’s first High School Seat Belt Challenge.
This year, Prendergast, Strath Haven and Monsignor Bonner high schools participated in the challenge, competing for a $500 grant and a display trophy.
The DCTMA conducted two anonymous, unannounced surveys as a way to track the number of students and passengers who wore their seat belts on their way to school. One survey was done before a schoolwide safety assembly in March and another about a month later.
The school’s students that showed the most improved seat belt use rate won the contest.
Students used the time between surveys to promote seat belt and carpool safety among the student body. DCTMA also helped students by producing a number of posters and T-shirts for the students.
The challenge is sponsored by the DCTMA in conjunction with Delaware County Highway Safety and local police. Event sponsors included the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, State Farm Insurance and Wheat Services.
The DCTMA already has more schools on board for next year’s challenge. Visit www.dctma.org for more information or call 610-892-9440 to learn how you can get involved next year.
Water Main Work
Aqua Pennsylvania will close lanes on two roads in Upper Darby and Newtown for water main installation starting today through June 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to PennDOT.
In Upper Darby, Church Lane will be restricted between Clover Lane and Walnut Park Drive 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays starting today and through June 15.
In Newtown, St. Davids Road will be restricted between Andover and Glendale roads 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays from Tuesday through June 15.
Naamans Creek Road
PECO Energy will restrict Naamans Creek Road in Bethel starting Thursday through Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays for gas main installation.
PECO Energy will work under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit.
Schuylkill Expressway
I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) will be reduced from two lanes to one lane at the University Avenue/Grays Ferry Avenue Interchange (Exit 346B) in Philadelphia during overnight hours this week for construction and resurfacing on the adjoining nine-span and 16-span bridges carrying the expressway over the Schuylkill River, CSX Railroad tracks, Grays Ferry Avenue and 34th Street, PennDOT said.
Work began Monday at 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and the westbound left lane will be closed through Thursday.
From 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, I-76 West will be reduced from two lanes to one.
Motorists are urged to leave additional time to travel through the construction area because backups will occur during the late night and early morning work hours.
This work is part of PennDOT’s $24 million project to rehabilitate and repair the two adjoining bridges. Construction is scheduled to finish in November; it began in March 2008.
PATCO
The region’s first automated fare collection system, PATCO’s Freedom Card, will soon be even more convenient in a matter of months. The new system should be on line and ready to go in the fall.
PATCO’s board approved a three-year, $317,420 contract with Acadaca of New York City to develop a process for PATCO customers to load their FREEDOM cards on line, sign up for an account and manage their cards.
“We were the first in the region to give our customers the convenience of smart card technology,” said PATCO President John J. Matheussen. “Now we are adding Web based ticketing to allow FREEDOM card holders to check account transaction, add value to their cards, register cards, enroll in autoload/automatic replenishment and edit account information on line.”
Acadaca has developed Web ticketing for Miami Dade Transit and the PATH system in Northern New Jersey.
DRPA Officer Honored
Police Officer Richard Ciaccia of the Delaware River Port Authority Police, a resident of Ridley Park, was honored with a merit award last week along with Cpl. Chris Bell for devotion to duty.
On July 30, Bell was on routine patrol in the area of the Sixth Street tunnel near the Benjamin Franklin Bridge when he was flagged down by a person who told him he had just been assaulted and robbed by three males in the tunnel, according to the DRPA.
Bell placed the victim in the rear of his patrol car and while gathering flash information searched for the suspects. The victim noted that one of the suspects was inside the Dunkin’ Donuts on Broadway.
Ciaccia entered the store alone and with limited information and without regard for his own safety engaged this suspect. Bell arrived and the suspect was taken into custody.
An area check continued with the other suspects being observed jogging north along Broadway and then splitting up. A foot chase ensued by Bell into the Sixth Street tunnel for the suspects while Ciaccia pursued the fourth suspect where Ciaccia, having his arm slammed in a door, lost this suspect inside the building.
Bell and Ciaccia processed a suspect who was charged with second-degree robbery and third-degree aggravated assault and remanded to jail in lieu of $85,000 cash bail.
The teamwork, quick response and decisive action by the two officers reflected “positively upon you as well as the entire DRPA,” according to spokesman Ed Kasuba.
Route 100
Lane restrictions are scheduled weekdays and weeknights this week on Route 100 North in Upper Uwchlan, Chester County, for road widening.
Rail Crossing Work
CSX Railroad will close two roads in Delaware County for the replacement of old rail crossings in Ridley Park and Ridley Township.
In Ridley Park, Swarthmore Avenue will be closed between Hancock Avenue and Rodgers Street 9 a.m. today through 4 p.m. June 5, PennDOT said.
During construction, vehicles will be detoured over MacDade Boulevard, Fairview Avenue and South Chester Pike.
In Ridley Township, Fairview Road will be closed between Sherman Avenue and Emlen Street from 9 a.m. June 8 to 6 p.m. June 12. During construction, vehicles will be detoured over MacDade Boulevard, Bullens Lane and Chester Pike.
Local access will be maintained up to the construction zones. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through these areas.
Traffic Projects
Among the communities receiving funds from the state for 80 transportation projects to create green jobs, relieve traffic congestion and make it easier for students to walk and bike to school are the following:
Millbourne will receive $35,000 from the state to plan for multi-modal transportation improvements near the Millbourne SEPTA train station.
Swarthmore will get $662,270 for safetyand accessibility upgrades to the Princeton Avenue underpass, the main pedestrian link between the southern portion of the borough and the local elementary school.
Nether Providence will receive $304,500 to install sidewalk and curbing along the north side of Wallingford Avenue, which will create a safer route to Wallingford Elementary School.
Upper Darby will receive $242,893 to construct sidewalks, curb cuts and other improvements to provide a safer route leading to the Aronimink Elementary School on Bond Avenue.
Traffic Delays
West Baltimore Avenue – Upper Darby and Lansdowne, AT&T conduit installation, one lane closed between Church Lane and Lansdowne Avenue 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 6 p.m.-6 a.m. weekdays through June 12. Work begins Monday.
Upper Chichester – Naamans Creek Road, utility installation, closed/detoured between Meetinghouse Road and I-95, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., weekdays through July 18. Work began May 11.
Haverford – Coopertown Road, Aqua installation, closed/detoured between College Avenue and Darby Road 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 28. Work began April 20.
Also, College Avenue closed/detoured 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays between Coopertown Road and Spring Mill Lane.
Marple – Media Line Road, Aqua installation between Lovell Avenue and Highland Road 9 a.m.-3 p.m weekdays through May 29. Work began Jan. 12.
Chester — Flower Street, ramp construction with a new traffic pattern at Fourth and Second streets, 24-hour restriction through 2011. Work began Jan. 12.
Also, Norris Street, ramp construction with lane restrictions at Front Street and Delaware Avenue, 24-hour restriction through 2011. Work began Jan. 12.
Ridley Park – Ridley Avenue, Aqua utility installation, closed/detoured between Constitution Avenue and Cresswell/Tasker streets 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays and through Aug. 28. Work began March 9.
“Road Watch” appears Sundays. Only messages and mail with phone numbers will be considered. E-mail: jroman@delcotimes.com.