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Project Overview
County: Montgomery
Municipality: Upper Salford Township
State Route(s): Route 63, Route 563, Route 1056
Local Name(s): Sumneytown Pike, Ridge Road, Barndt Road
Project Type: Safety Improvements
MPMS Number: 115428
Proposed Construction Start: March 2027
Proposed Construction End: December 2028
Last Updated: April 2026
This project involves safety improvements at two intersections in Upper Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. These improvements include minor roadway approach realignment, full-depth pavement widening to accommodate new turn lanes, installation of new traffic signals, updates to existing traffic signal phasing, adding retroreflective backplates to improve signal visibility, upgraded pavement markings/signage, mill and overlay, and installation of lighting luminaires.
The proposed intersection improvements include the following:
Sumneytown Pike (Route 63) & Ridge Road (Route 563)/Old Skippack Road
- Minor roadway approach realignment
- Installation of new traffic signals, signal cabinet, and retroreflective backplates
- New luminaires to be installed on new signal poles
- Full-depth pavement widening for new left-turn lanes on Sumneytown Pike (Route 63)
- New right turn lane on southbound Ridge Rd (Route 563)
- Minor driveway adjustments
- Installation of new pavement markings and signage.
Sumneytown Pike (Route 63) & Barndt Road
- Full-depth pavement widening for new left-turn lanes on Sumneytown Pike (Route 63)
- Existing Traffic signal and controller cabinet replacement, including luminaires
- Installation of retroreflective backplates on traffic signals
- Installation of new guiderail
- Minor driveway adjustments
- Installation of new pavement markings and signage
A series of drainage improvements is proposed to collect the additional surface runoff from the widened sections of roadway.
As part of PennDOT's public outreach program, the department held a live virtual public meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The presentation and a recording of the meeting are available under the Resources section.
Project Contacts
Vince Cerbone
PennDOT Project Manager
vcerbone@pa.gov
Kevin Rice, PE
Design Project Manager
krice@hntb.com
Accessibility
The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the Project Manager listed above.
Title VI
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